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The Pelicans forgot to play the Grizzlies
Yeah. Next game is Friday.
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Game On: Pelicans @ Grizzlies
It’s time to see if the Pelicans can keep their momentum. After edging out a tight one against the Warriors, they get to take on the Grizzlies tonight, an opponent who they have been very good against the past couple years. The one thing you should note, however, is though the Grizzlies are frequently being […]
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Ryan Anderson: Hurtful or Helpful?
Ryan Anderson is a double edged sword for the New Orleans Pelicans. One of the most beloved players by both the fans and players alike, he has a very discernible and in demand skill. But he’s also been hurting the Pelicans on defense this season. Let’s break it down some, and see what the Pelicans […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 212: Turtle Race
Michael and I recap the 2-1 week, dwell on Non-MVP Anthony Davis, enjoy Asik’s game against DeMarcus Cousins, and then, somehow, both have different reasons why the Pelicans lost the Portland game – from Anderson being used incorrectly to Eric Gordon not being the answer to Quincy not getting enough burn. Then we answer a […]
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If Pelicans (and Their MVP) Want Playoffs, They Are Going to Have to Earn It
The Thunder have lost 5 of their last 6, helping the Pelicans to propel themselves back into the playoff race once again. New Orleans has done their part too, beating the teams they were supposed to beat on a recent 4-game winning streak that now puts them back in control of their own playoff destiny […]
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Pelicans Lose to Trail Blazers
The Pelicans lost 99-90, their first in 5 games, dropping them to 1 game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pels got off to a hot start, leading 14-4 after 5 minutes, but couldn’t sustain it, as the Blazers closed the the first Q on a 9-4 run to close it to 24-22. In the […]
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Game On: Pels at Blazers
What a week for the Pelicans. Just last Friday the Pels were coming off a 4 game losing streak and sat 3 and half games behind OKC. That night the Pels got a much needed win against the Sacramento Kings to stay within striking distance of the 8th seed. Then just last night the Pelicans ran […]
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The Reason You Pay Asik
Pay that man. Pay that man his money. – Teddy KGB Fans who love offense can’t wrap their minds around the fact that Omer Asik will likely get a multi-year contract averaging at least $10 million per season this summer. He is clumsy around the basket, dropping the ball occasionally and missing point-blank looks. He […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Snatch Kings’ Crown, Thunder’s Playoff Control
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings 101-95 to improve to 41-34. The Pelicans took an early lead and never relinquished it, but The Kings surged several times, making this game a bit of a white-knuckled affair. There were several places where the wheels could have come off, such as when Davis sat to […]
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New Orleans Pelicans @ Sacramento Kings
The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Sacramento Kings on the West Coast tonight at 9:00 CT (UTC -5). The Pelicans sit at 40-34 with 7 games following this game. They will start their game 2 hours after the Oklahoma City Thunder tip off at the Memphis Grizzlies. The night starts with the Pelicans 1.5 […]
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On the Fly, Episode 15: TBob!
Jake and I are privileged to welcome TBob Hebert, who most of you probably know from his awesome radio work or his amazing Pelican photoshops. We talk the Pelican playoff push and TBob reveals Omer Asik’s secret profession. If you aren’t already, make sure you’re following him! Follow @TBob53
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Watch Party Wednesday, April 8th @ Tracey’s!
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Last time we had a watch party I called a big Pelicans victory. What happened? The Pelicans whipped up on the Nets. Would you like to see that happen again? Only with bigger playoff implications? What about against a division rival in the Memphis Grizzlies? […]
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The Pelicans beat the Lakers
For the first quarter, you had to wonder if the Pelicans were going to bother playing hard in this one. Their offense was clicking – which can be a recipe for them to not try so hard on defense. And in the first, they definitely weren’t trying. To give you an idea of the sort […]
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A Few Early Morning Ryan Anderson Tidbits
There is a chance that Ryan Anderson makes his return tonight against the Lakers, and even if he doesn’t, odds are that he will be back either Friday or Saturday. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what the numbers say we should expect. The Good – Anthony Davis is more efficient with […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 211: Pelicans have to Win Out?
We review the last three games, including the heart-breaker in Houston that could have been. We think about Cousins as a Pelican (briefly) and then try to figure out what record the Pelicans need to make the playoffs. Then we make bold predictions for the upcoming week! Oh, and someone should find Westbrook and sweep […]
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How To Re-Insert Jrue Holiday Into the Pelicans Rotation
First things first, Jrue Holiday potentially coming back this season is great news. You can argue that it is hard to re-insert a major piece back into a rotation, and that if doing so costs the Pelicans even one game, that could be it for their playoff hopes. And while that is possibly true, the […]
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Game On: Pelicans Host Timberwolves
The Timberwolves come into town to face a Pelicans team that has an excellent chance to make up ground on the Thunder. The Timberwolves have been largely hapless (by design) this season, particularly without their floor general, Ricky Rubio. Rubio is currently doubtful for today’s game and the Pelicans should roll over a Timberwolves team […]
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Pelicans finish off Kings
Like all monarchies, the Kings were too entirely dependent on one guy tonight. So, despite that guy being absolutely amazing, the Pelicans shrugged off a slow start and punished the rest of the Kings, dropping 28 points in each of the final three quarters. The silly part about this is I thought Asik was playing Cousins […]
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The Pelicans’ Surprisingly Reasonable Path to a Top-10 Defense
As we all know, the Pelicans have again endured countless injuries which have again derailed the team’s quest for its first playoff berth since Chris Paul left town. Despite this recurring theme, New Orleans has maintained a top-10 offensive rating this season (hovering right around 105 points per 100 possessions), a remarkable feat when you consider who the […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 210: Tired of Injuries, lets talk Rainbows
I wish we could talk about Unicorns and Rainbows. Because, I am sooooo tired of talking about injuries. So guess what happened! The team had more injuries! Frustrating! Besides just the general rants about that, Michael and I also talk about what the team has accomplished this season, what they should be proud of, and whether […]