Stephen Curry, Warriors send Pelicans into early test of their mettle. How will they respond?
1 year, 1 month ago

Stephen Curry, Warriors send Pelicans into early test of their mettle. How will they respond?

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — After Stephen Curry splashed his seventh 3-pointer of the night and strutted his way to the Golden State Warriors’ bench, it felt like déjà vu in Smoothie King Center. Curry’s 42-point outburst — his third game with at least 40 points at Smoothie King Center — led to a resounding 130-102 victory for Golden State on Monday night, handing the Pelicans their first loss of the season. Stephen Curry had the HOT HAND tonight in New Orleans 😤🎯 🔥 42 PTS 🔥 7 3PM 🔥 15/22 FG 🔥 5 AST pic.twitter.com/9REVm9WQI8 — NBA October 31, 2023 After two relatively easy wins to start the season, Monday was this team’s first real taste of adversity, and it went about as poorly as they could’ve imagined. When asked about Ingram, Green said, “We’ll probably have an update for you guys.” Ingram participated in shootaround on Monday but reported later that day he was experiencing soreness in his right knee.

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Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sat out against the Houston Rockets on Thursday with the hope they will return for the second game of the back-to-back when the Golden State Warriors host Minnesota on Friday night. “Obviously I would rather have Steph and Draymond, but I like seeing our other guys get opportunities.” Golden State had lost …

Curry scores 36, OKC loses Holmgren to hip injury in Warriors’ 127-116 win over Thunder
1 month, 1 week ago

Curry scores 36, OKC loses Holmgren to hip injury in Warriors’ 127-116 win over Thunder

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Stephen Curry scored 36 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116 on Sunday night. It was a double whammy for the Thunder as forward Chet Holmgren didn’t return after suffering a right hip injury in the first quarter. A steal and dunk by Alex Caruso cut …

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — For all the scoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does for Oklahoma City, his hustle back on defense after having a shot blocked was a pivotal part of a playoff series-clinching victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. “We just know those little things come with winning and we do it every opportunity we get.” Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 …

LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher out in the playoffs than they appeared to be just a few weeks earlier. “We’ve got a good group going right now, good rotation, good plan and guys are coming in ready to go.” Williamson had 40 points and 11 …

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket
8 months, 1 week ago

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots between Pelicans guards Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum in the second half Tuesday in New Orleans. … Just trying to fill in the gaps,” he said of his mentality after the Lakers’ 110-106 win Tuesday. “… There’s a number of ways to impact winning, and I’m trying to find every which one there is.” …

Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency

LA Times  

Forward LeBron James, driving to the basket against Pelicans forward Zion Williamson duirng the second half Sunday, had his fifth triple-double of the season in the Lakers’ win. After dominating the Pelicans on Sunday during a 124-108 victory in a game both teams desperately wanted to win, some NBA followers, such as ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, have suggested the Lakers lose …

CJ McCollum scores 28 points as Pelicans hold off Warriors 114-109 to help playoff position
8 months, 1 week ago

CJ McCollum scores 28 points as Pelicans hold off Warriors 114-109 to help playoff position

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors realize they will have a hard road to reach the playoffs. McCollum hit a 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining to help seal it and scored 28 points, Zion Williamson had 26 and the New Orleans Pelicans boosted their playoff positioning by beating Golden State 114-109 on Friday night. “You’ve got to …

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game win streak
8 months, 1 week ago

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Golden State. The Warriors are shooting 47.7% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points higher than the 46.2% the Pelicans allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 9-1, averaging 114.1 …

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since Draymond Green returned from his second suspension of the season, the Golden State Warriors have begun looking like their balanced, ball-sharing selves again. Curry scored 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Kuminga added 26 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night as guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. It’s fun, …

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James slaps hands with teammate Austin Reaves after drawing a foul during the first half Sunday in New Orleans. The Lakers were going to push forward with a new starting lineup — this time with Rui Hachimura as the team’s fifth starter. Hachimura, who moved into the starting lineup for Cam Reddish, had to leave Sunday’s game …

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 …

Pelicans keep finding ways to win despite all-too-familiar forms of adversity
1 year, 1 month ago

Pelicans keep finding ways to win despite all-too-familiar forms of adversity

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum prioritizes going through a highly structured routine before every game. Pelicans coach Willie Green said before Thursday’s game that the decision to sit Williamson was a plan the team had in place regardless of their travel issues. That was minor compared the adversity the team has faced,” Pelicans forward Herb Jones said of his team’s …

Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road games
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Jordan Hawkins is a safe, no-drama pick, and that’s exactly what Pelicans needed
1 year, 6 months ago

Jordan Hawkins is a safe, no-drama pick, and that’s exactly what Pelicans needed

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — Thursday night was much quieter than some thought it would be for the New Orleans Pelicans. He takes pride in what gets him on the court, and he understands what his game really is,” Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said after Thursday’s draft. He’s the exact player who could thrive in New Orleans …

2023 NBA Play-In: Thunder oust Pelicans, move on to face Wolves
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 NBA Play-In: Thunder oust Pelicans, move on to face Wolves

The Hindu  

Josh Giddey recorded 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained alive for a Western Conference playoff spot by notching a 123-118 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in a play-in game. Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams split two free throws with 59.8 seconds left before McCollum missed a floater for New …

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 Preview: Pelicans pursue another win over Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Preview: Pelicans pursue another win over Clippers

The Hindu  

The New Orleans Pelicans began its recent successful road trip by beating the Los Angeles Clippers. “We all understand we don’t want to be at home watching the playoffs,” New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III said. Every game is meaningful for us.” New Orleans took advantage of Nikola Jokic’s absence to dominate the West-leading Nuggets and hold them to their …

NBA result: Stephen Curry leads Warriors to comeback win against Pelicans
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Stephen Curry leads Warriors to comeback win against Pelicans

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 39 points and joined Klay Thompson in a second-half 3-point barrage, sending the Golden State Warriors to a come-from-behind 120-109 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night in San Francisco. Curry finished with eight 3-pointers and Thompson five, helping Golden State outscore the Pelicans 36-9 from beyond the arc in the second …

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle

The Hindu  

NBA stars Zion Williamson and Stephen Curry will go a full regular season without facing off head-to-head when the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors complete their four-game season series on Tuesday in San Francisco. Williamson, who could miss the rest of the regular season, wasn’t a big factor -- amassing a total of 25 points and five rebounds …

Pelicans finding answers to spice up reeling offensive attack. Can they keep it up?
1 year, 9 months ago

Pelicans finding answers to spice up reeling offensive attack. Can they keep it up?

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Jonas Valančiūnas was pissed after his team’s loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The coaching staff’s other adjustment in the last two games involved using CJ McCollum more as an off-ball option and allowing other players to control the offense at the top of the key. In the last two games, one of McCollum’s teammates picked …

NBA: Pelicans end road woes, edges Thunder
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Pelicans end road woes, edges Thunder

The Hindu  

Brandon Ingram scored 34 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 103-100 victory over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, ending a six-game road losing streak. Oklahoma City got within three again with 50.1 seconds left, and Ingram’s turnover gave the Thunder another chance, but Herbert Jones swiped the ball right back from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jalen …

The Pelicans remade their backcourt last summer, but their guard play this season has been as inconsistent as ever
3 years ago

The Pelicans remade their backcourt last summer, but their guard play this season has been as inconsistent as ever

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Despite the Pelicans having an explosive offense most of last season, there was always a sense of frustration with their polarizing backcourt and what it lacked. It’s never been easier to find quality talent in the backcourt than in today’s NBA, but the Pelicans have somehow assembled a roster that doesn’t have one guard averaging at least …

NBA 2020-21: Brandon Ingram Leads New Orleans Pelicans to 113-80 Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder
3 years, 11 months ago

NBA 2020-21: Brandon Ingram Leads New Orleans Pelicans to 113-80 Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder

News 18  

Brandon Ingram had 20 points and seven rebounds before being ejected in the third quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-80 on Thursday night. Eric Bledsoe added 17 points and Lonzo Ball had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for New Orleans, which lost all four of its games last season to the Thunder. …

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