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McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy scored 17 and rookie center Yves Missi had 12 point and 11 rebounds for New Orleans, which won for just the second time …

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Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Pelicans Add Dynamic Duo McCollum and Jones to Growing Injury List

Associated Press

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hit with a series of injuries, with starting guards CJ McCollum and Herb Jones joining the growing list of sidelined players. Both players have suffered right adductor strains, while Jones has a right shoulder strain and a small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff. The team is still hopeful that Murray will …

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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94

Associated Press

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 on Sunday to open their first-round playoff series. CLIPPERS 109, MAVERICKS 97 LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and Los Angeles defeated Luka Doncic and …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

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8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Why expectations have been Florida Atlantic basketball’s toughest opponent

New York Times

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Dusty May and his assistants carry plates of lasagna to the coaches office on a recent Thursday night. “Our favorite food,” May says, pausing as assistant Todd Abernathy swings open the refrigerator door, then finishes his buddy’s sentence, “is free.” The coaches belly up to a conference table and rehash the night’s festivities. “Then first five …

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11 months ago

Javian McCollum leads newly unranked Oklahoma past No. 21 BYU 82-66

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Milos Uzan had 16 points and Rivaldo Soares added 12 for Oklahoma, which dropped out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in 10 weeks on Monday. “I thought we executed really well,” Oklahoma coach Porter Moser said. Oklahoma held Jaxson Robinson, BYU’s …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points to help Thunder rout Pelicans, 107-83

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the New Orleans Pelicans 107-83 on Friday night to improve their NBA-leading road record to 15-8. To be voted first by my peers, who do the same job as me, is a really good feeling.” Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said the consistency he has seen …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Terry Rozier trade helps Heat, but does it help enough to justify the cost?

New York Times

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets continued the early run of trades this season, with Terry Rozier heading to the Heat for Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first round pick. The Heat’s point-of-attack defense with Rozier out there could be suspect if they don’t make another move pre-deadline, which puts an immense amount of pressure on Adebayo and Miami’s …

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11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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1 year ago

McCollum scores 15 as No. 11 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 71-63

Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. — Javian McCollum had 15 points and five assists, and No. It’s just so fundamentally physical.” Hason Ward, Milan Momcilovic and Robert Jones each scored 12 points for Iowa State. The Sooners held Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State’s scoring leader at 15.5 points per game entering the day, to four points on 1-for-10 shooting. On Oklahoma’s next possession, with …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Zion Williamson responded to his ‘back seat’ comments by returning to his dominant self

New York Times

Zion Williamson’s infamous “back seat” comments after the New Orleans Pelicans’ 136-124 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12 may go down as the moment everything changed for this New Orleans team. After that ugly loss a few weeks ago, the Pelicans’ fifth straight after a 4-1 start to the season, Williamson vented his frustration with his own slow …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NBA In-Season Tournament stakes explained + are point-differential complaints fair?

New York Times

This is the digital version of The Bounce. Head-to-head record trumps all before weighing point differential, total points scored, last season’s record and a random drawing. Here’s what’s on the line for tonight’s games: Bulls at Celtics : Boston could get into a three-way tie with Orlando and Brooklyn for East Group C, but the Celtics may need to beat …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources

New York Times

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting closer to having all their pieces back and on the court. Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is targeting a return to game action this week after missing his last 11 games with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, league sources said. Pelicans and CJ McCollum, out since Nov. 4 due to small lung …

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1 year, 2 months ago

In Pelicans’ opener, unlikely source alleviates a longtime weakness (and Zion wasn’t bad either)

New York Times

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When Matt Ryan stepped into New Orleans’ practice facility for the first time, he didn’t exactly receive a warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/THERC4wFsg — New Orleans Pelicans October 26, 2023 Seeing those 3-pointers fall not only brought a sense of calm to the Pels’ offense, but it also helped the most dominant scorer on the team gain vital breathing …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Zion Williamson, Pelicans know talk is cheap and actions matter: ‘We just have to show y’all’

New York Times

NEW ORLEANS – Zion Williamson didn’t appear to be in much of a talking mood at Monday’s media day in New Orleans. We want to be a playoff team.” GO DEEPER Zion Williamson and the Pelicans begin their most important season yet That may be part of the motivation behind Williamson’s change in demeanor. On Monday, Pelicans executive vice president …

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1 year, 3 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 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Maye-to-McCollum pass plays lead No. 20 North Carolina past Minnesota 31-13

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Drake Maye figured Nate McCollum was ready for a big game as North Carolina’s top target Saturday. Maye threw for a season-high 414 yards to go with two touchdowns, while McCollum flirted with a single-game UNC receiving record as the 20th-ranked Tar …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram’s future, salary cap and more: Pelicans offseason

New York Times

Despite all the noise surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans the past few months, they’ve been surprisingly quiet this offseason. I don’t see any options for New Orleans better than the potential of having a healthy Williamson and Brandon Ingram leading the franchise. It’s going to be interesting to see him playing for Team USA in Las Vegas a few weeks …

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1 year, 9 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 …

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1 year, 9 months ago

It’s not just Zion Williamson: 4 reasons the Pelicans’ offense suddenly stinks

New York Times

December feels like a lifetime ago for the New Orleans Pelicans. Finding the right balance with CJ In a season full of comically awful numbers, this one has jumped out the most: The Pelicans’ normal starting lineup without Zion is getting outscored by a whopping 26.3 points per 100 possessions, according to Cleaning the Glass. The lack of success is …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram’s return from injury was defined by frustration and rust

New York Times

NEW ORLEANS — Once Brandon Ingram released his 3-pointer on the right wing just before the halftime buzzer, it felt like one of those shots that’s supposed to go in. The hope was Ingram’s return from a two-month absence due to a toe injury would ignite the Pelicans and stem the tide as they suffered through the most challenging stretch …

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McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Pelicans Add Dynamic Duo McCollum and Jones to Growing Injury List

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

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

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

Why expectations have been Florida Atlantic basketball’s toughest opponent

Javian McCollum leads newly unranked Oklahoma past No. 21 BYU 82-66

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points to help Thunder rout Pelicans, 107-83

Terry Rozier trade helps Heat, but does it help enough to justify the cost?

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

McCollum scores 15 as No. 11 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 71-63

Zion Williamson responded to his ‘back seat’ comments by returning to his dominant self

NBA In-Season Tournament stakes explained + are point-differential complaints fair?

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources

In Pelicans’ opener, unlikely source alleviates a longtime weakness (and Zion wasn’t bad either)

Zion Williamson, Pelicans know talk is cheap and actions matter: ‘We just have to show y’all’

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

Maye-to-McCollum pass plays lead No. 20 North Carolina past Minnesota 31-13

Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram’s future, salary cap and more: Pelicans offseason

NBA result: Pelicans beats Clippers for third time this season

It’s not just Zion Williamson: 4 reasons the Pelicans’ offense suddenly stinks

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram’s return from injury was defined by frustration and rust