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Game On: Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans look for their first win against a +.500 team tonight as they host the 14-13 Denver Nuggets. Just twelve days ago, New Orleans went into Denver minus Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans, and gave the Nuggets a game before finally falling short and losing 102-93. In that game, the Nuggets absolutely dominated the […]
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Fixing the System: Set Everyone Free
Over the next few weeks, the writers at Bourbon Street Shots will throw their hat in the ring, as they debate the en vogue hot button topic – Tanking. The prevailing theory is that the system encourages organizations to purposely fail in order to succeed because of the way the current lottery system is set […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans’ Biggest Problem
I am about to introduce a ground-breaking concept, so prepare to be amazed. In the game of basketball, there are only three ways (excluding the clock expiring at the end of a quarter) that a possession can end: a made shot, a missed shot + defensive rebound, or a turnover. The defense’s objective, therefore, is […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Christmas Edition
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us here at Bourbon Street Shots. There are five NBA games today for your enjoyment, but unfortunately none of them involve our birds. Jonesing for a fix? No worries. We have you covered. 1. What are you expecting this season from Alexis Ajinca? Chris Trew: Him to […]
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Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans are the Pelicans Backcourt of the Future
It was impossible to watch the Pelicans – Kings game and not see how terrific the Holiday/Evans combo was on both sides of the ball. Their length created turnovers on the defensive end and their speed got open looks for themselves and teammates on the offensive side of the ball. Both guys are combo guards […]
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Trew 2 the Game #26: Quick Holiday Hits
It’s holiday time and the Bourbon Street Shots office was given a few days off – but I felt guilty. I wanted to keep the 26-week streak going and I wanted any Pelicans fans who were thirsty for any sort of Pelicans information to be quenched. So I’m here with some quick Holiday Hits, to […]
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Tyreke Evans Magnificent as Pelicans End Four Game Losing Streak
The Sacramento Kings thought $11 million a year was too much to pay for Tyreke Evans. Instead, they waited a few months and traded some assets for Rudy Gay, who will make $18 million this year and $19 million next year. Thank God for terrible franchises. Tonight Tyreke Evans was amazing, going for 25 points […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
Tyreke Evans and Ryan Anderson return to Sacramento tonight, looking to help the Pelicans end their four game losing streak. The Pelicans were right there with the Trailblazers on Saturday night, but couldn’t close out a game against a top-tier opponent. Tonight, they face an 8-18 Kings team that has been up and down since […]
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Scouting Report: Alexis Ajinca
Scouting Report: Alexis Ajinca A few days ago, the Pelicans officially signed French center and former first round draft pick Alexis Ajinca to an assumed minimum guaranteed contract. In 2008, Ajinca was selected 20th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. He played two seasons in Charlotte, appearing in 37 games and starting 4 over that time. […]
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Pelicans lose Nail Biter in Portland
There are 24 letters between A and Z. In order to get from the beginning of the alphabet to the end, you have to go through all those letters, even if you think some of them are unnecessary (like Q). In sports, it is a similar process. You just don’t go from bad to good […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trailblazers
If you look at the standings, the outcome of this game seems set. The Blazers are 22-5 overall and 10-2 at home. The Pelicans, meanwhile, have not beaten a team with a record over .500 this year, and are 4-8 on the road (including 0-3 on their current road trip). You dig a little deeper, […]
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Clippers Beat Pelicans Because of Only One Reason
Coaching. It’s everything. Monty Williams is in complete, total control of every single thing that happens on the court. Did a player miss a shot? His fault. Did Chris Paul carve up our defense? His fault. Sadly, I left this game with a bitter feeling, and it had nothing to do with actually happened in […]
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First All-Star Game Voting Returns
2014 NBA All-Star Game Voting Returns Last Thursday, the NBA released the first results for All-Star voting. LeBron James predictably led all players with 609,336 votes, while Kevin Durant came in second with just over 607, 000 votes. The full results of the early voting can be found here. Pelicans Perspective The only Pelican to […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans @ Los Angeles Clippers
The 11-12 Pelicans travel to Los Angeles to face the Chris Paul-led Clippers, who are fresh off dominant wins against San Antonio (though the Spurs lost Tony Parker in the middle of the game) and the Washington Wizards. The Clippers are 9-2 at home this year and have beaten some good teams pretty handily in […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 163: Gordon Vs Evans
In our first non-mini Mini podcast, Michael and I break down Evans versus Gordon in a battle royale! Who goes, who stays, who is better at help defense? Who is better coming off screens? Who does Michael think has a higher ceiling? It’s all Pelicans Shooting Guards, all the time! Except for Austin Rivers. Poor […]
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Pelicans Outclassed by a Superior Warriors Team
Look, on some nights the opposing team is just better. On this site we break down stats and trends. We look deep inside the numbers and draw upon the past to predict the future. We discuss rotation patterns and shot locations. And don’t get me wrong, I love that we do that, and sometimes it […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors
Pelicans trailing the Warriors by one with five seconds left, kick it out to Gordon for an open three and…… clang. Ugh, that one hurt, but let us not forget that a lot of good did come out of that game. The offense was very efficient, as each member of the Big Five scored in […]
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Trew 2 the Game #25: The Hornets
This Saturday, December 21st, the Charlotte Bobcats take on the Utah Jazz in what is being called “Buzz City Night.” At halftime, Michael Jordan and company will reveal the returning Hornets brand. Here’s the official word, straight from the horse’s mouth, the horse being the Charlotte Bobcats website. The game will serve as the official […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 162: Jrue Holiday climbing the Ranks
In a week of 2-1 Pelicans basketball, Michael and I love what we’re seeing from Jrue Holiday, talk Ryan Anderson’s rebounding and mini-shooting slump, and wonder if Eric Gordon deserves to be fed the ball when he’s on fire. We spend a little time comparing Ty Lawson, Jrue Holiday and Mike Conley, wondering who is […]
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Nuggets Streak in the 3rd Quarter, Drop the Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans put up a good fight against the Denver Nuggets for the first two and a half quarters. It was then that the bench decided they didn’t want to score points or stop Denver from scoring. An 8-0 run for the Nuggets in the third period turned a close game into an […]