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An Easy Way to Improve the Offense
Did you watch the video of the Houston Rockets bench laughing at Andre Roberson missing free throws? I did and I laughed. But then I was hit with a fear…what if...
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DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans Offense
After the initial jubilation wore off from the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins there was one big question: Can Alvin Gentry coach two bigs? On the surface it’s a...
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The Jrue Holiday Decision
Almost immediately after the New Orleans Pelicans traded for DeMarcus Cousins there was talk of the Pelicans finally having their own “Big 3.” Cousins, Anthony Davis, and Jrue Holiday. And while...
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Pelicans Scoop: Let’s Boogie!
Despite the slim playoff chances the New Orleans Pelicans have been improving. Some of our writers weigh in on what’s been happening with the team. Agree or disagree with us? Let...
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What the Offensive Gelling Looks Like
The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-1 over their last six games, and look much better compared to where they were right after the trade for DeMarcus Cousins. A lot of that...
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Let the Tank Crash: Root for Wins
As the New Orleans Pelicans enter the final 12 games of the season they remain in the weird limbo of the NBA. Outside of the playoffs (currently 4.5 games back of...
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Why Are the Pelicans Struggling on the Glass?
The DeMarcus Cousins era for the New Orleans Pelicans has not gotten off to the flying start many thought would occur. Struggles abound in multiple areas, and while some make sense...
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Musings on the Start of the Boogie and the Brow Era
On the surface the early returns for the Pelicans after the DeMarcus Cousins trade haven’t looked good. For a team with playoff expectations a 2-5 record after acquiring and All-Star isn’t...
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Pace is Good and Pace is Bad
It’s been one game since the Fire-Ice combo took the court for the first time. It resulted in a 30 point loss to the Moreyball Rockets, so now it’s time to...
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Casspi Out 4-6 Weeks with a Broken Right Thumb – Do the Pelicans have a Decision to Make?
Shortly after last night’s game, it was announced that new Pelicans small forward Omri Casspi broke his right thumb after making contact with Eric Gordon when trying to steal ball from him (because...
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Boogie and the Brow: Defense
We here at BourbonStreetShots are breaking down the Cousins acquisition in every which way possible, and I am here to talk about some on-the-court ramifications, specifically on the defensive end. Go...
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The Pressure Cooker
[[Everyone please give a warm welcome to the newest member of the Bourbon Street Shots team: Brendon Kleen. Enjoy his first post for the site and give him a follow on...
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Takeaways From the DeMarcus Cousins Introductory Press Conference
The newest additions to the New Orleans Pelicans we’re unveiled today as DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi held their introductory press conference. Some of the biggest takeaways are below. –It’s an...
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Trew 2 the Game: Happy Boogie Gras
Chances are you’ve read a fair share of DeMarcus Cousins news lately. The most terrifying front court in years, the Kentucky connection, the big man to big man pick and roll....
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Boogie and the Brow: Offense
New Orleans’s anemic offense may have just found its solution – by adding DeMarcus Cousins (referred to in this article as “Boogie”), the Pels have instantly gone from a bottom of...
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The Risks Associated with DeMarcus Cousins
Most are saying the New Orleans Pelicans fleeced the Sacramento Kings in the blockbuster trade which brought DeMarcus Cousins to the Crescent City. Some have even gone as far as saying...
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Jrue-th or Dare: An Early Look into the Pelicans’ 2017 Off-Season
When Anthony Davis first signed his max contract extension, all that some people wanted to talk about was the Pelicans’ franchise officially being “on the clock.” As in, the challenge to keep him...
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Statistics, Uncertainty and Boogie
It’s always been curious to me that the NBA writers, bloggers and fans that describe themselves as “stats heads” are the ones who are the least willing to accept uncertainty. This...
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Building a Team Around a Jrue/Boogie/AD Core
It is hard to not be excited about the Pelicans absolute fleecing of the Kings in this DeMarcus Cousins trade. Getting a superstar is difficult. Getting a superstar to come to...
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New Orleans Pelicans Trade for DeMarcus Cousins
The New Orleans Pelicans will land DeMarcus Cousins in trade, per multiple reports came out after the conclusion of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Reports of discussions built before and during...
