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New Orleans Pelicans Receive Quincy Pondexter in Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans have executed a mid-season trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Quincy Pondexter. Pondexter was drafted as a senior from the University of Washington in 2010, ending up in New Orleans after the team traded pick 11 for picks 21 and 26. Those picks were Cole Aldrich (11), Craig Brackins (21), and […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 200: Q-Pon Anyone?
Michael and I talk the coming Pondexter trade and Michael talks about how he thinks it sets up another trade after that. Then I lay out some numbers about the Pelicans Offense, discussing just why the team is actually pretty good at that end. I think the answer will surprise you. Then we talk about […]
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Pelicans’ All Around Effort Too Much for Grizzlies
4 Pelicans players score 20 or more points (5 in double digits) and 6 players grab 5 or more rebounds as the Pelicans record their 5th divisional win of the season, 1 more than the entirety of last season. The win puts the Pels back at .500 and keeps them a half-game ahead of OKC […]
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Grizzlies @ Pelicans Open Thread
The Pelicans (17-18) host the Grizzlies (25-10) tonight at the Smoothie King Center at 7ct. It is the second meeting between the divisional foes this season, with Memphis taking the first 93-81, holding the Pelicans to an awful 33.7% from the field. The Pelicans come in on a disappointing two-game losing streak since the return […]
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Why Anthony Davis Needs More Touches
I’m not going to lie, it’s weird being upset about an offense ranked 8th in the Association. With the Pelicans’ defense coming in at 7th worst a lot of people would rather we focus our efforts discussing that. But with the team underachieving (most likely; it depends on your expectations) everything should be on the […]
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Watch Party Friday, January 16th @ Tracey’s!
Don’t forget this coming Friday at Tracey’s on Magazine Street Bourbon Street Shots will be having our third watch party of the season. The Pelicans get an easier matchup against the 76ers so hopefully we’ll all be in store for a win. We had a great turnout last month and even a surprise guest in […]
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The Pelican Playoff Hunt
Good afternoon all! I’d like to welcome you to the Pelican Playoff Hunt – a new regular segment where we keep track of everything relating to New Orleans’ quest to get into the playoffs. In it we will keep track of the overall standings, upcoming schedule of the Pels as well as the teams also […]
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Monty Williams’ Loss Aversion May Be Causing Losses
As part of my resolution to expand my so-called game here on the site, I’m going to try to talk a little more about the on-court play of the New Orleans Pelicans. Right now seems the perfect time to talk about losses and why they happen, or at least one reason. The team just dropped […]
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Pelicans Fall to Charlotte: Observations
I’ll be honest- I started writing this recap after the first 2 possessions because I thought a win was in the bag. And when the Pelicans went up 13 points in the 3rd quarter, I smugly grinned to myself. But then the Charlotte Hornets came storming back and my world shattered. Gerald Henderson brought Charlotte within […]
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It’s all about the Mid-Range Jumpshot
I spend a lot of time talking about the mid-range jump shot. Honestly, I spend too much time talking about the mid-range jump shot. The reason why is pretty simple. Everyone hates the mid-range jump shot. I understand why they hate it. “Analytics” tells us it is the most inefficient shot in basketball. Yes, half court […]
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Pelicans at Hornets: Open Thread
The 17-17 Pelicans take on the 12-24 Charlotte Hornets tonight. The Hornets feature an average defense and an abysmal offense, and they are without Lance Stephenson and Al Jefferson. The Hornets are excellent at preventing opponents from getting to the rim, but are average at stopping them once they get there; they will also avoid […]
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Pelicans Can’t Match Wizards’ Depth or Defense
The Pelicans lost to the Wizards tonight for the second time this season in a very similar fashion to the first. The Pels led only once all game (early in the first quarter), but managed kept it close down the stretch, just couldn’t come up with the plays they needed. Some notes on the game: […]
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Game On: Pels Host Wizards
The Pelicans host the Washington Wizards tonight in the Blender as they look to stay in the playoff race with 8th place Phoenix and 10th place OKC, who is gaining on both, fast. If you want to bet on either of these teams, you can head out to 비트카지노. The Pels come in with plenty […]
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An Analysis on the Pelicans Defensive Struggles
I’ve been wondering for the longest time why the Pelicans have struggled on defense. They have what appears to be a talent group of athletes. All are more than capable of containing and defending the talent on offer in the NBA. Currently New Orleans ranks 25th in defensive rating this season. They’ve only improved slightly […]
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In the NO Podcast: The Return
McNamara Returns! Eric Gordon Returns! Over .500 basketball Returns! Christmas Gifts are being Returned! So many returns! Michael and I talk Eric Gordon’s impending play, how bad Austin Rivers has been, whether Tyreke and Ryan Anderson can be major pieces on a championship team, and pick our MVND! Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? […]
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Bourbon Street Shots 2015 Resolutions
This site has been around for nearly 10 years, but it is still very much a work in progress. Not only is the team constantly evolving, but since the site has come into being, more than a dozen writers have been a part of our team and social media has become a huge part of what […]
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My Bar Food With Eric
It has been quite a long time since I so looked forward to a normal night. I’ve had about 10 months of abnormal nights, and this was supposed to be a nice, relaxing evening at the bar with the guys and a game (New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets). I’d worked a little bit later […]
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Evaluating Project Asik-and-Destroy
For two years, the Pelicans struggled to find a center to play next to Anthony Davis. Last season, the Pels featured the 3 headed monster of Withey, Stiemsma, and Ajinca. Before that we had Robin Lopez, whom a lot of people apparently feel quite strongly about. For better or worse, none of these guys fit Dell […]
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Observations: Pelicans crush Rockets
Just one minute and 31 seconds into the second quarter, Kevin McHale had seen enough. He pulled his starters, sent in the second unit, and only James Harden would see minutes again – and he would get only a few before the white flags went up for good. Perhaps it was a bit premature, but […]
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Game On: Rockets @ Pelicans
It’s too early to tell what the addition of Josh Smith will mean to the Rockets. Since he’s arrived, they have two narrow losses against good teams, one narrow win against a good team, and a crushing defeat of a bad team. However you look at it, he’s taking minutes from the released Tarik Black and […]