Pelicans face the Rockets on 7-game skid
1 week ago

Pelicans face the Rockets on 7-game skid

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -8.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans heads into the matchup with Houston as losers of seven games in a row. The Pelicans’ 11.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Rockets allow. The Rockets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 14.2 per game the Pelicans give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 109.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 11.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Rockets: 7-3, averaging 111.0 points, 49.0 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field.

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New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid
1 day, 12 hours ago

New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans looks to stop its 10-game losing streak with a victory over Miami. The Pelicans average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Heat give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 110.5 points, …

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans
1 day, 15 hours ago

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. With the Pelicans — losers of 10 straight and 19 of 20 — trying to tie the game, Harden adroitly fouled rookie center Yves Missi, …

Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points for Houston, which has won four straight and six of seven while climbing to second …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss
1 week, 5 days ago

Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 34 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Takeaways Pelicans: New Orleans entered Thursday allowing the second-most fast-break points in the NBA at 19.6 points per game, and the Rockets exploited that weakness, outscoring New Orleans 26-11 in transition points. Key moment After both …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

Siakam scores 22, Haliburton has 21 points and 10 assists to lead Pacers past Pelicans 119-104
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Siakam scores 22, Haliburton has 21 points and 10 assists to lead Pacers past Pelicans 119-104

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers past the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday. New Orleans scored only 14 points in those 12 minutes, falling into a 59-42 halftime deficit. Takeaways Pelicans: A rash of injuries has hit New Orleans hard, and Sunday’s contest …

New Orleans visits Indiana on 12-game road skid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Orleans visits Indiana on 12-game road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to stop its 12-game road skid when the Pelicans play Indiana. The Pacers average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer makes per game than the Pelicans allow. The Pelicans average 11.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 fewer made …

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with San Antonio as losers of four games in a row. The Trail Blazers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. LAST …

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento
3 weeks ago

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -5.5; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans host De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference play. New Orleans is the worst team in the Western Conference averaging 105.0 points per game. The Pelicans average 105.0 points …

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City visits New Orleans in Western Conference action Saturday. Oklahoma City is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 115.5 points per game and is shooting 46.3%. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 103.3 points, 43.4 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per …

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker’s last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. CJ McCollum scored 25 points, but …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams
4 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Clippers 126, Nuggets 122 James Harden …

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid
1 month ago

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to stop its nine-game road losing streak when the Pelicans play New York. New York averages 117.8 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 120.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and …

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide
1 month ago

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans enters the matchup against Memphis after losing six in a row. The Grizzlies average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Pelicans give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday. Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98 Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and delivered 22 points and 11 assists to lead …

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned to the lineup and scored a game-high 26 points, Klay Thompson added 19 and Kyrie Irving had 18 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 132-91 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Doncic, who missed his first game of the season in Dallas’ win at Oklahoma City on Sunday due …

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Takeaways Lakers: Cam Reddish did not play after leaving Friday night’s game in San Antonio earlier than usual.. Austin Reaves scored 10 points but missed …

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100

Associated Press  

The Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-100, extending their winning streak to three games. Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton, and Dalano Banton led the Blazers with 24, 19, and 20 points respectively, respectively. The Trail Blazers dominated the paint, outrebounding New Orleans 38-34, and shot 54.8% from the field. Brandon Ingram was the Pelicans' only consistent scorer, scoring 27 …

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-118, snapping a three-game skid. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and the team converted 14 Indiana turnovers into 21 points and 15 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points.

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win
2 months ago

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win

Associated Press  

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-103 in their first game of the season. Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 28 points, while Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton both contributed with 27 and 17 points respectively. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 27 points in the second half, but the Blazers ultimately secured the victory with their …

Bold Pelicans predictions: Zion Williamson’s postseason honors, a barrage of 3s and more
2 months, 1 week ago

Bold Pelicans predictions: Zion Williamson’s postseason honors, a barrage of 3s and more

New York Times  

It’s time to get the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season rolling. McCollum breaks Pelicans’ single-season 3-point record … again Last season, CJ McCollum needed only 65 games to break the Pelicans’ previous single-season 3-pointer mark, which was held by Peja Stojaković. In fact, let’s make another mini-prediction related to this … McCollum, Ingram and Murphy finish top three in career 3s …

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s
8 months, 1 week ago

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s

Associated Press  

Jaylen Brown wasn’t sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat’s Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston’s first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged his team’s offense wasn’t at the level he’d like, but thinks it was a good …

Portland hosts Houston following VanVleet’s 42-point game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Portland hosts Houston following VanVleet’s 42-point game

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rockets -4; over/under is 214.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston faces the Portland Trail Blazers after Fred VanVleet scored 42 points in the Rockets’ 124-121 loss to the Utah Jazz. The Trail Blazers’ 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 fewer made shots on …

NBA Roundup: Pelicans take season series vs Clippers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Pelicans take season series vs Clippers

The Hindu  

Zion Williamson tallied 34 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals and the host New Orleans Pelicans held off the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104 on Friday night. Trey Murphy III added 14 points, Brandon Ingram scored 13, Larry Nance Jr. had 12 and CJ McCollum put up 11 as the Pelicans won the season series against the Clippers, 3-1. …

Pelicans charge to a 35-point lead, hold on to beat the slumping 76ers 103-95
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans charge to a 35-point lead, hold on to beat the slumping 76ers 103-95

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Willie Green was in awe as he watched the New Oreland Pelicans make stops, rebound, play with force and hit 3s in bunches. Zion Williamson had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Naji Marshall scored 19 points to lead the Pelicans to a 103-95 win over a 76ers team spiraling without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. …

Harris and the 76ers take on Ingram and the Pelicans
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris and the 76ers take on Ingram and the Pelicans

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference play. The Pelicans average 116.6 points per game, 2.8 more than the 113.8 the 76ers give up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Buddy Hield is scoring 12.0 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST …

Pelicans tie franchise record with 48-point 1st quarter, rout Pacers 129-102
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pelicans tie franchise record with 48-point 1st quarter, rout Pacers 129-102

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in New Orleans’ franchise record-tying 48-point first quarter and the Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 129-102 on Friday night to split a home-and-home set. Collectively, it was a great rebound game for us … to come home, get a little rest and get this win.” Trey Murphy III added …

Houston takes on Phoenix, seeks to break 3-game skid
10 months ago

Houston takes on Phoenix, seeks to break 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston is looking to end its three-game slide with a win against Phoenix. The Rockets average 112.7 points per game, 1.6 fewer than the 114.3 the Suns allow. Alperen Sengun is scoring 20.8 points per game and averaging 9.1 rebounds for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 7-3, …

Pelicans set a franchise record for points in a 153-124 victory over the Jazz
11 months, 1 week ago

Pelicans set a franchise record for points in a 153-124 victory over the Jazz

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum hit nine 3-pointers and matched a career-high with 33 points, Zion Williamson added 17 points and a career-best 11 assists and the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points in a 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. KNICKS 108, NETS 103 NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius …

McCollum scores a season high 33 points as New Orleans Pelicans down Utah Jazz 153-124
11 months, 1 week ago

McCollum scores a season high 33 points as New Orleans Pelicans down Utah Jazz 153-124

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum went 9 of 13 from 3-point range and tied his season high with 33 points, Zion Williamson had 17 points and a career-high 11 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points with a 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. “The reality of tonight’s game, the reality of …

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Utah
11 months, 1 week ago

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Utah

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz visit Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Utah ranks seventh in the NBA scoring 53.6 points per game in the paint led by Markkanen averaging 8.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 119.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 28.6 …

AP Player of the Week: Marcus Domask keeps No. 10 Illinois rolling along
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Player of the Week: Marcus Domask keeps No. 10 Illinois rolling along

Associated Press  

The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s basketball for Week 8 of the season: MARCUS DOMASK, Illinois The transfer from Southern Illinois, where he was a four-year standout, had 32 points, six assists and five rebounds in leading the Fighting Illini to a 96-66 blowout of Northwestern. The former Wisconsin Mr. Basketball had a career-best 33 points …

Spurs face the Jazz on 4-game skid
1 year ago

Spurs face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -1.5; over/under is 242.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio heads into the matchup with Utah after losing four straight games. The Spurs score 110.6 points per game, 8.8 fewer points than the 119.4 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 1-9, averaging 108.5 …

NBA Roundup: San Antonio Spurs halts team-record losing streak, tops Los Angeles Lakers 128-115
1 year ago

NBA Roundup: San Antonio Spurs halts team-record losing streak, tops Los Angeles Lakers 128-115

The Hindu  

Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs’ franchise-record 18-game losing streak. The 11 assists combined with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Jones’ second career triple-double, and he matched NBA assists leader -- the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton -- …

Jazz use big 4th quarter to rally past Pelicans, 105-100
1 year, 1 month ago

Jazz use big 4th quarter to rally past Pelicans, 105-100

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Collin Sexton and a ragtag group for the Utah Jazz turned it on down the stretch. Sexton scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter in Utah’s 105-100 comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. “We made some really good plays and we got some really good shots out of it.” …

Portland hosts Utah, looks to break home losing streak
1 year, 1 month ago

Portland hosts Utah, looks to break home losing streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -3; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Portland takes on Utah looking to break its four-game home slide. The Trail Blazers average 10.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.4 fewer makes per game than the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Trail Blazers: …

Pelicans’ Jordan Hawkins is on a quest to be NBA’s next great shooter: ‘He’s fearless’
1 year, 1 month ago

Pelicans’ Jordan Hawkins is on a quest to be NBA’s next great shooter: ‘He’s fearless’

New York Times  

In the run-up to the third regular-season game of his NBA career, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jordan Hawkins added an extra step to his usual preparation. A few hours later, the 21-year-old Hawkins, having experienced one of Curry’s many scoring explosions for himself, went straight up to the man he calls his “idol” to say hello. “I’ve got a lot …

NBA Round-Up: With stars back, Pelicans hope to challenge Nuggets
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA Round-Up: With stars back, Pelicans hope to challenge Nuggets

The Hindu  

When a team’s top two scorers return to the lineup, it usually increases that team’s chances of getting a win. But the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t get the result it was hoping for against Atlanta, losing despite getting Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram back into the lineup. “We have to be better at having the mindset that we’re going to …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry (42) guides Warriors past Pelicans
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry (42) guides Warriors past Pelicans

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored 42 points and the visiting Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 130-102 on Monday night. Mavericks 125, Grizzlies 110 Luka Doncic recorded his second triple-double of the season with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and visiting Dallas sent Memphis to its fourth straight loss to open the campaign. Nets 133, Hornets 121 Cam …

Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road games
1 year, 2 months ago

Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road games

The Hindu  

The New York Knicks’ busy start to the season extends one more day before finally offering a breather. “I thought our guys showed a lot of toughness,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after his team held off the Hawks. “We got great performances from a number of people.” One was Jalen Brunson, who made just 6 of 21 shots in …

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans begin their most important season yet
1 year, 2 months ago

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans begin their most important season yet

New York Times  

Last year’s New Orleans Pelicans media day was a highly-anticipated event for one reason and one reason only: Zion Williamson. I feel great.” One year later, Williamson’s messaging, physical build and unbridled enthusiasm will likely be the same as the Pelicans host media day on Monday ahead of the 2023-24 season. Pelicans EVP of basketball operations David Griffin highlighted some …

Knicks play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight victory
1 year, 8 months ago

Knicks play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against New Orleans. New York ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 51.9 points per game in the paint led by Jalen Brunson averaging 10.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 8-2, averaging 118.5 …

NBA preview: Pelicans look for better results from three-point range against Grizzlies
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA preview: Pelicans look for better results from three-point range against Grizzlies

The Hindu  

New Orleans Pelicans came up short in its first attempt to clinch a berth in the Western Conference play-in tournament. “It was not a great game for us,” New Orleans coach Willie Green said after his team’s 121-103 setback to Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. “We have to bounce back quickly and be ready for.” New Orleans saw Sacramento take command …

NBA result: Pelicans beats Clippers for third time this season
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Pelicans beats Clippers for third time this season

The Hindu  

Brandon Ingram scored 36 points, Jonas Valanciunas had a double-double and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-114 on Saturday night. They got within two points again before Ingram and Murphy made consecutive baskets to give the Pelicans a six-point lead midway through the period. Leonard’s 3-pointer cut the lead in half, but Ingram made three …

NBA result: Pelicans cruises past Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Pelicans cruises past Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets

The Hindu  

Brandon Ingram produced 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 107-88 on Thursday night. The Nuggets got within 44-38 on Murray’s third 3-pointer of the half, but New Orleans took a 50-40 lead into intermission. McCollum hit three more shots from behind the arc to increase New Orleans’ lead …

NBA result: Brandon Ingram puts up 32 as New Orleans Pelicans pound San Antonio Spurs
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Brandon Ingram puts up 32 as New Orleans Pelicans pound San Antonio Spurs

The Hindu  

Brandon Ingram scored 32 points to lead five New Orleans players in double figures as the host Pelicans routed the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 119-84 on Tuesday night. Ingram and McCollum scored four points each during a 10-0 Pelicans run before Graham made two free throws to end San Antonio’s 5 1/2-minute scoring drought. Jones scored seven points to help …

Pelicans play the Hornets in cross-conference game
1 year, 9 months ago

Pelicans play the Hornets in cross-conference game

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans host Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets in out-of-conference play. Charlotte is third in the Eastern Conference with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Nick Richards averaging 2.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 5-5, averaging 112.0 points, 40.9 rebounds, …

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