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In the NO Podcast Episode 159: Tyreke Evans, Pelican Alpha Guard?
Michael and I talk about Tyreke Evans recovering his form, which of the three guards appears to be the alpha Guard, the Closing Five, which lineups are good, which aren’t, Brian Roberts losing his minutes to Rivers, and bemoan just how tough the Western Conference is. Oh, and we also talk obscure stats, preview the […]
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Breaking the Cycle
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I’m there Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait — Nirvana, Territorial Pissings New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans staged a comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night, winning the game 104-100. The victory not only brought the team back […]
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Social Media Squawk: Episode Two — Fire Monty Williams?
When the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Los Angeles Lakers many fans started to call for head-coach Monty Williams to be fired. These desires were intensified after New Orleans lost to the worst team in the league, the Utah Jazz, on Wednesday night. A hash-tag (#FireMontyWilliams) was created and jumped on by many users […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 158: Ryan Anderson is the Pelican Panacea?
Michael and I talk about two soul-crushing games, and one game that managed to make them feel less foul. Plus, is Ryan Anderson the cure to all woes – even those caused by Arch-Villian Monty Williams? Only time will tell. We then talk about which Tyreke we’ll see the rest of the season – Stiemsma’s […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 157: Revising expectations – and Please, Monty some threes!
Michael and I talk Pelicans Basketball as Michael revises his expectations for this season downward, I try to argue for more optimism and then I take my turn ranting about the lack of three point attempts. We do spend some time glorying in Anthony Davis’s amazing ability – and a lot of time being down […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 156: Game Recaps and the Kamenetzky Bros on the Lakers
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky of Landolakers.com join us to talk the upcoming Lakers games and the state of the mightiest franchise in the NBA. They answer whether Xavier Henry is what we thought he was – which players are keepers in Lakerland, and whether Steve Nash has anything left. Then Michael and I talk the […]
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Trew 2 the Game #19: 1-2 On and Off the Court
Reminder about the live podcast recording tonight at Little Gem Saloon! More info is right here. The gist of it though? 5:45p. Tonight. Little Gem Saloon. Ticket and prize giveaways plus food and drink specials. Be there! We lost to the Pacers (disappointing, but understandable). We lost to the Magic (the sky is falling). We […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 155: The Pelicans sputtering out of the Gate?
Michael and I get together to talk about the first three games of the season – focusing on what we saw that was good, bad, and Ugly. (Orlando) We spend some time talking about the front court – how bad it looks at times – and what Ryan Anderson means to the team, as well […]
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Horns Set: Tyreke Time
In the last preseason game, I noticed an odd wrinkle in the Horns Set. As Jake has already mentioned, Horns is a staple of Monty’s offense. Last year, Monty ran almost every Horns set with two bigs at the elbows. In Tyreke’s first game since his injury, Monty ran a version of Horns with Tyreke and […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 154: Pelicans Basketball Begins
Gerry V joins Michael and I to bring his coaches eye to what we’ve seen this off-season. We ask him about all the usual suspects, if center is going to be a insupperable hole, Rivers or Roberts, Tyreke on or off the ball, and Jrue Holiday running the point. Then Michael and I talk about […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 153: Western Conference Preview, Part 2!
Michael and I break down the teams they predict will finish at the top of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture. Where will the Pelicans land? Who will be the top seed? Tune in! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 152: Monty on the Hot Seat? Team construction?
ESPN.com’s Amin Elhassan joins Michael and I again to talk about his latest Pelicans articles. We talk about Monty being able to coach this team and if he might end up on the hot seat, wonder at how good Anthony Davis will be, talk about the parts on this team and if they will work, […]
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Preview: Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans
It’s the first game day of many for New Orleans Pelicans fans, and even though it’s preseason you can expect a big and excited crowd looking for the first W on our home floor. LeBron James and the Miami heat appear to be adequate competition, especially after emerging the frontrunners for MVP and NBA champions […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 151: Western Conference Predictions, Part 1!
Michael and I break down the teams they predict will finish at the bottom of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture. Will either of us list the Pelicans? I guarantee a few of the picks will surprise you! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on […]
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Tour of the Renovated New Orleans Arena
The New Orleans Pelicans will open the preseason on Wednesday in a renovated New Orleans Arena. Many of the backstory has been covered extensively (overview, blueprints, in-work photos). Here are the highlights of the renovations, followed by the main points of the backstory and notes. For the complete set of pictures, check out the media […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 150: New Orleans Pelicans preparing to fly
Two more games, two more Pelican victories. The Pelicans continue to lift the expectations of those who watch this team. It’s hard not to feel the hype. Should you? Michael and I talk the games, team weaknesses and strengths, whether Brian Roberts has outplayed Rivers for the backup point position, whether Stiemsma will hold his […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 149: New Orleans Pelicans Rampant
The Pelicans continue their undefeated roll behind Anthony Davis. Pellissier joins the team to talk about the beatdown in Biloxi, and then Michael and I talk about whether we may have sold Davis short, whether Holiday will take fewer shots, what Austin Rivers may be this year, and spend a lot of time on players […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 148: Pelicans Pre-season Basketball and What-IFs
Michael and I talk rotations, Anthony Davis!, Tyreke Evan’s ankle, the top 2 what-ifs that are most likely and most unlikely to happen this year, Dell Demps strategy, and Jrue Holiday’s turnover woes. Did I mention we get to talk about actual games! It’s Pre-season! Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy […]
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New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets: First Preseason Game
At long last, the New Orleans Pelicans will pre-take the floor for the pre-first time against their division rivals and new NBA must-see team, the Houston Rockets. The game will be played at the Rockets’ home, the Toyota Center in Houston. CSN Houston will begin their broadcast at 7 p.m. CDT (UTC -5), but the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 147: Larry Coon talks Pelicans future in NO
Larry Coon joins the show to talk about Pelicans basketball – how the league is dealing with small market teams, what the tighter luxury taxes mean to teams in all markets, and gives his take on Dell Demps’ strategy of looking for “Young Veterans”. Lots of good stuff here. Thanks to Larry Coon for coming […]