4th March - New Orleans Pelicans @ Dallas Mavericks - 26-35

We have GOT to get someone who can create their own shot on the perimeter besides Ingram and Jrue.

porzingis will have 10 blocks tonight

Dallas got a 7fter in the game... If only we had a 7fter to match.

Stupid offensive foul from Ingram. Obvious.

Not sure what Zion's supposed to do there. Porzingis can shoot over him relatively easily, he's 7'3 for christ's sake.

They can't miss right now lol.

Waiting for the post-game where Gentry tells us that this was a ''perfect storm''

Love Zion going for that steal. Didn't get it but really bothered the ball handler, forced an uncomfy pass.

Ingram on the catch and shoot. Yep, he can do that.

Question: Do you guys think the Pels are starting to feel the heat? Everyone is picking them to make the playoffs. Maybe they're in their head too much because of expectations.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Love Zion going for that steal. Didn't get it but really bothered the ball handler, forced an uncomfy pass.

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Once he's gotten a bit more svelte and trim, he's going to have the ability to tap into his physical gifts for longer in the game.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Not sure what Zion's supposed to do there. Porzingis can shoot over him relatively easily, he's 7'3 for christ's sake.

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It's like Westworld.

Show a team using two bigs at the same time.

Gentry: Looks like nothing to me

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Question: Do you guys think the Pels are starting to feel the heat? Everyone is picking them to make the playoffs. Maybe they're in their head too much because of expectations.

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I think they're losing to a much better team than them.

ETwaun Moore should be playing where Zylan is playing. He is GARBAGE!

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Question: Do you guys think the Pels are starting to feel the heat? Everyone is picking them to make the playoffs. Maybe they're in their head too much because of expectations.

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Good. They need to get used to this now. It won't get easier next season after Zion, Hayes, and NAW have had an offseason to adapt and build up their bodies and skills. People will more than expect them to play playoff quality ball all season.

Hopefully a new coach will be here to provide them with new thoughts and new perspective to keep them on their toes and with clear heads.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

We have GOT to get someone who can create their own shot on the perimeter besides Ingram and Jrue.

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We need more people who can create their own shot point blank. Right now it's Jrue as ball handler, Ingram as driver, and Zion in the post. That's it.

Ingram can't shoot off the dribble, neither can Lonzo or Hart or Melli. Jrue can't shoot off the catch. Zion can't shoot in volume.

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Originally Posted by Taker597

It's like Westworld.

Show a team using two bigs at the same time.

Gentry: Looks like nothing to me

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Have we EVER played Hayes and Zion at the same time this season?

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Question: Do you guys think the Pels are starting to feel the heat? Everyone is picking them to make the playoffs. Maybe they're in their head too much because of expectations.

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It's mainly players not knowing where to be, and a huge lack of hustle on defense.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Once he's gotten a bit more svelte and trim, he's going to have the ability to tap into his physical gifts for longer in the game.

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One of my firmest convictions is that Zion can be a +defender. He was a brilliant defender at Duke, excellent at the point of attack and at creating events. Racked up stupid steal and block rates, including as help.

It's not here with any consistency yet. That's cool with me. But you're right, next year after a full training camp and hopefully a summer he spends in the gym, I'll want that defense to start coming back more regularly.

Zion's been fouled so much tonight and they just really couldn't be bothered with calling it.

Hope Zion's okay from that one.

yea zion shouldnt play back to backs he looks gassed

NAW>Frank

This game is wild.

They're calling that on Jrue? Jesus Christ lol

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Originally Posted by PelicanNation

yea zion shouldnt play back to backs he looks gassed

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Nah. I want him out there. What better cardio could he ever get than this?

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Originally Posted by PelicanNation

NAW>Frank

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Only edge Frank really has on NAW is he's been in the league two years longer.