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Game On: Phoenix Suns @ New Orleans Pelicans
Small Sample Size Theatre is still ruling the day in the NBA as teams are playing surprising well (or bad), players are putting up crazy or mind-numbingly poor stats, and nothing has yet begun to regress to the mean. All that noise makes it hard to get a real handle about some teams – particularly […]
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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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Thin Ice
If you should go skating on the thin ice of modern life Dragging behind you the silent reproach of a million tear stained eyes Don’t be surprised, when a crack in the ice appears under your feet You slip out of your depth and out of your mind With your fear flowing out behind you […]
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Pelicans crack as Pacers ratchet up pressure
The Pelicans came out strong with their guards attacking the paint, getting fouled and finding shooters. Within a few minutes, they had put Hibbert on the bench with foul trouble, made Mahinmi look out of his depth at the rim, and were rolling to a nice 16 point lead. Then the Pacers got Hibbert back […]
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Flight Life: On Behalf of the Sixers, Introducing Pierre
“On behalf of myself and the Sixers…” Yes, you heard correctly. That’s exactly how Jrue Holiday, the Pelican chosen to welcome the season opening crowd, went about doing so. Tweet of the Game: @BourbonStShots He called us the Sixers and the Pelicans in the same sentence. He should of fit in Hornets for the trifecta! […]
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Season On: Pacers @ Pelicans (Ryan Anderson Out)
The Pelicans start their official on-court existence tonight, and I couldn’t be more amped up about it. For the first time since Paul left town, I’m tuning in free of a heavy feeling resignation and a dread of the inevitable. This team is different. It has players that have both skill and athleticism in the […]
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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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Can They Be Giants?
We can’t be silent ‘Cause they might be giants And what are we going to do unless they are? — They Might Be Giants, They Might Be Giants New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans went 2-1 in the final 3 games to end the preseason at 7-1. They defeated the Wizards in Kentucky, […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Sweep the Magic
The New Orleans Pelicans enter the regular season on a high note, defeating the Orlando Magic for a second time this preseason, 101-82, bringing the nearly meaningless preseason record to 7-1. The Pelicans started strongly, outscoring the Magic 21-11 in the second 6 minutes of the first quarter. After a few minutes into the second, […]
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Heat Beat the Pelicans, Spoil Undefeated Preseason
The Pelicans first game on their home court started off about as well as anyone could have hoped. Despite a few lapses in communication — leading to easy buckets for the Heat– New Orleans had it going on early. A barrage of jumpers and three pointers toward the end of the first quarter left them […]
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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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New Orleans Pelicans Launch Junior Training Camp Program
Today, the New Orleans Pelicans announced the Launch of the Pelicans Junior Training Camp Program. The program is focused on helping students in the Gulf Coast region live healthy and active lifestyles in an effort to end childhood obesity and to prevent Louisiana youth from starting the use tobacco products. Ryan Anderson, who is a […]
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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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One Step Closer
One step closer to the promised land Your mind’s a liar again One step closer to the bleeding heart A bandage for the wound — Saigon Kick, One Step Closer New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans have gone 2-0 since the last news piece, bringing their preseason record to 5-0. The Pelicans trounced […]
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Weakside Eyes: Gauge Your Frontal Lobes!
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently riding on the limo of the unbeaten! As I write this, I stiff arm those that have asked, “Now do you think they’ll be a playoff team?” My stiff arm is followed by a few slaps with a cold, wet washcloth . . . the charitable side of me […]
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New Orleans Pelicans’ Eric Gordon to Play Tonight Against Thunder
The New Orleans Pelicans are on the road tonight to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tulsa at 7. The game is not being televised in New Orleans but the game will be on FS Oklahoma and appears to be on League Pass tonight according to the Cox guide here in New Orleans. […]
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Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans at Biloxi
The New Orleans Pelicans play a game designated as a home game for them in Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum against the Atlanta Hawks. The game starts at 1 CDT (UTC -5) and does not seem to be televised by either team. WWL will be covering the Saints, and the Hawks will not have […]
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Overturning Jrue Holiday’s Turnover “Issue”
Much has been made of Jrue Holiday’s turnovers in the first three New Orleans Pelicans preseason games. In fact, Ryan took note of them before they happened. For the purposes of this article, we take the 2013 preseason statistics to date and the idea that they predict regular season performance without quibble and examine Holiday’s […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Training Camp Bodies
Waiting for someone to call And turn your world around Looking for an answer To the question you have found Looking for an open door — Rush, Something for Nothing New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans have gone 2-0 since the last news piece, bringing their preseason record to 3-0. The defeated the […]