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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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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 […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Lose to San Antonio Spurs 95-93 in Overtime
The New Orleans Pelicans close out 2014 at 16-16 after losing in overtime to the San Antonio Spurs, 95-93. A short-lived peppy start (9-2 in just over 6 minutes of play), the Pelicans stalled nearly completely on offense, but only slightly on defense, with the half finishing 28-38 in favor of the Spurs. The Pelicans […]
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New Orleans Pelicans @ San Antonio Spurs: New Year’s Eve Open Thread
The New Orleans Pelicans (16-15) will play the San Antonio Spurs (19-14). The game will tip slightly early with the broadcast starting at 6 pm CST (UTC -6). The game can be found on Fox Sports New Orleans and the Pelicans radio network. The Pelicans continue to be without Eric Gordon, though that could change […]
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Phoenix Suns Fall to New Orleans Pelicans 110-106
The New Orleans Pelicans improved their record to 16-15 with an exciting win over the visiting Phoenix Suns, 110-106. The Pelicans led the Suns by as many as 14 late in the first quarter, but the Suns were simply a victim of their three-point shots not falling. Once that normalized, the scores tightened up, never […]
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New Orleans Pelicans v Phoenix Suns: Open Thread
Tonight the New Orleans Pelicans (15-15) host the Phoenix Suns (18-14). The Suns are the 8th seed in the Western conference currently, so this game had added importance. The game broadcast starts at 7 pm (UTC -6) and can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans, heard on the Pelicans radio network. The Suns have […]
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A Closer Look at the New Orleans Pelicans’ 15-15 Record
Going into the Phoenix Suns game tonight, the New Orleans Pelicans bring a 15-15 record. For some, this record is a great disappointment. For others, mild disappointment. For still others, a sign of hope. Since the record at this point likely has some real information content, let’s take a closer look to see if there’s […]
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Observations: Bulls beat Pelicans
I felt like Tyreke was doing a really solid job on Jimmy Butler for most of the game. He was physical with him, fought him for position, and contested his shots well. The Bulls, apparently, thought so as well. The last 10 plays they ran for Butler were designed to get a switch – putting […]
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Game On: Pelicans @ Bulls
The brutality of the December schedule rolls on. Last night the Pelicans flew to Chicago after defending their home turf against the Defending Champions and get to take on a team on a roll with all its major pieces back from injury. Leading the team is, in my opinion, the best two way wing player […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Stick San Antonio Spurs 97-90
The New Orleans Pelicans climb back over 0.500 with a 97-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, bring their record to 15-14. They face the Chicago Bulls tomorrow on the standard distribution channels. The game did not start off well. In his post-game interview, Coach Williams addressed the matter, sparing the guys a bit by […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Host San Antonio Spurs: Open Thread
The New Orleans Pelicans, at 14-14, host the San Antonio Spurs and their 18-12 record at the Smoothie King Center tonight. The game tips at just after 7:00 pm CT (UTC -6), and can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans, heard on the Pelicans radio network. Both the Spurs and the Pelicans are evidence […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Recall Russ Smith from D-League
Per the New Orleans Pelicans: The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has recalled rookie point guard Russ Smith from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League. In his recent assignment, the second of the season, Smith, 6-0, 185, appeared in four games for Fort Wayne, averaging 17.5 points, and […]
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Pelicans take Rockets
The folks at Tracey’s obviously had a blast as the Pelicans snatched a win in Houston against a team that had been playing at a very high level. Yes, the Rockets had played an OT game the night before in Denver, but these wins matter in a tough Western Conference. The Pelicans fought hard through […]
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Game On: Pelicans @ Rockets
There have been buckets of ink spilled about the Sexy Golden State Warriors this season. Memphis has gotten actual notice from the national media for it’s amazing play. (mostly because they did bad things to the Sexy Golden State Warriors) However, toiling along behind them, mostly ignored, are the 19-5 Houston Rockets. 19-5 despite missing […]
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Pelicans storm back on Jazz
I felt like someone had kicked me in the gut with 11 minutes to go in the game and the Pelicans down 14 to the Jazz. Up to that point, it had all the hallmarks of a trap game gone wrong, The Pelicans were playing sloppy and had 7(!) turnovers in the first quarter and 11 […]
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Game On: Jazz @ Pelicans
When last the Pelicans played the Jazz, they were a scrappy 5-8 team looking to stay in contact with a .500 record. Since then, they’ve gone 1-10 and are now cannon fodder for the good teams in the league. The Pelicans need this game so they can continue to weather a tough stretch of teams […]
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Observations: Knicks @ Pelicans
The Pelicans beat a bad team tonight, and normally I’d not have a ton of comments to make in that situation because you can’t take a win over a terrible defense that seriously. Tonight, however, I saw a bunch of interesting things during the game. Let’s get rolling. Gorgeous play with 2:20 to go in […]