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02-28-2018, 10:22 PM
Mythrol

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Originally Posted by Taker597

But this defense damn near dead last... But I never recall Gentry teams ever having a stout defense or even middle-of-the-pack. He is doing his job. Fielding a top 5 offense.

Our defense has been top 10 for the past 2 months.
02-28-2018, 10:23 PM
bahmamamba

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

Our defense has been top 10 for the past 2 months.

Seriously?

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02-28-2018, 10:23 PM
wnelson

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

That's a decent sized break. We could have fit the Pacers game on Friday.....

This all day
02-28-2018, 10:24 PM
wnelson

They stopped talking about Solo so I'm guessing he had a setback.
02-28-2018, 10:24 PM
Pelicanidae

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

The best thing about this win is we beat the Spurs at their home without AD having a "monster" game.

We found a way to win against them and that's big.

It says volumes about ADs talent that 26/15 isn't considered a particularly impressive game.
02-28-2018, 10:25 PM
tthier2

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

That's a decent sized break. We could have fit the Pacers game on Friday.....

There were so many dates that would have been much better than the one they chose. Absolutely looks like they tried to find the worst possible scenario.
02-28-2018, 10:25 PM
tthier2

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

It says volumes about ADs talent that 26/15 isn't considered a particularly impressive game.

Scoring 40 plus so many times will do that to you
02-28-2018, 10:26 PM
AUSSIE_PELICAN

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

That's a decent sized break. We could have fit the Pacers game on Friday.....

But….but then they would have to unfairly play a B2B..
02-28-2018, 10:29 PM
Mythrol

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Originally Posted by bahmamamba

Seriously?

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Yes. 9th in January and I think 7th in February.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

It says volumes about ADs talent that 26/15 isn't considered a particularly impressive game.

Well technically I said a "monster" game. But I think his numbers for the year are 28/11

Sooooo that's right on his averages.
02-28-2018, 10:30 PM
Mythrol

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Originally Posted by AUSSIE_PELICAN

But….but then they would have to unfairly play a B2B..

Yeah so the NBA's solution was 7 games in 10 nights for us and 3 in 4.
02-28-2018, 10:32 PM
Pelicanidae

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

Yeah so the NBA's solution was 7 games in 10 nights for us and 3 in 4.

Makes perfect sense because screw us.
02-28-2018, 10:36 PM
Eman5805

We need Solo to have zero rust defensively. Like, he needs to be better than ever. Can't wait. We are playing really well.

And, again, has Jrue proven he's a max player?
02-28-2018, 10:37 PM
Pelicanidae

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

We need Solo to have zero rust defensively. Like, he needs to be better than ever. Can't wait. We are playing really well.

And, again, has Jrue proven he's a max player?

Not a max player. But he doesn't have a max contract. And he's lived up to the one he does have.
02-28-2018, 10:38 PM
nolaslim213

The Spurs led by as many as 15 points tonight against the Pelicans.

Over the last 10 seasons, San Antonio was 211-0 when leading at home by 15 or more in the second half.

Every other team had multiple such losses in that span.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 1, 2018
02-28-2018, 11:19 PM
wnelson

This forum needs rep. I enjoy this forum for many reasons.
02-28-2018, 11:54 PM
Fraunpetri

I say we never lose again. That sounds fun.
03-01-2018, 01:40 AM
Creative

Nothing come easy in this season. Props for the Spurs for that close game. They were without Leonard, Gasol, Aldridge, and Poppovic. Really BIG win for us! Everyone was playing really good. Now is time to bring Hill back.
03-01-2018, 07:14 AM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

Boogie going down has one positive if their ever was one. AD might realize he can actually win big here and that's without Boogie and potentially another player. Could be huge for him when it comes down to his desire to be a Pelican. Boogie needs to go study every bit of tape of Jokic this offseason.

Man are you serious? Cousins was playing in a different stratosphere in every category than Jokic. Cousins was clearly the best center in the game. We forgot the Pelicans were on a streak and had just beat the hottest team in basketball when he went down?

Let's not get silly now.
03-01-2018, 10:53 AM
Taker597

Nice break till our big stretch. Need to start that stretch 7-0 till we face Houston. Since they got GSW on their heels. I wouldn't be surprised if that is a 100% L with Pelicans trying to keep AD fresh for the whole stretch.

Gonna be tough, but I'm gonna love all this Pelicans basketball games... if I don't end up in a hospital from all these close games.
03-01-2018, 11:34 AM
Spec3333

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Originally Posted by Taker597

Nice break till our big stretch. Need to start that stretch 7-0 till we face Houston.

I think you need to lower your expectations a bit. Asking this team that just won 7 games in a row by the slimmest of margins in all 7 games to win 7 MORE games in a row is pure fantasy. These next seven games include games @Clippers and @Spurs again as well as tough home games against the Wizards and Jazz. I'd be ecstatic if we go 5-2 over the next seven.
03-01-2018, 01:07 PM
msw2024

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Originally Posted by Spec3333

I think you need to lower your expectations a bit. Asking this team that just won 7 games in a row by the slimmest of margins in all 7 games to win 7 MORE games in a row is pure fantasy. These next seven games include games @Clippers and @Spurs again as well as tough home games against the Wizards and Jazz. I'd be ecstatic if we go 5-2 over the next seven.

5-2 would be great in my opinion! The Race for playoffs in the West is so tight. It is kinda crazy how close 4-10 are to each other.
03-01-2018, 02:34 PM
wnelson

50 should be the goal
03-01-2018, 03:31 PM
Pelicanidae

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Originally Posted by wnelson

50 should be the goal

That would be great but I wouldn't bet on it. 45 is more realistic.
03-01-2018, 03:36 PM
P_B_&_G

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

That would be great but I wouldn't bet on it. 45 is more realistic.

So you think they go 10-11 in these last 21 games?

With 35 wins now they would need to go 15-6 to get to 50. It seems within reach to me.
03-01-2018, 03:54 PM
Pelicanidae

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Originally Posted by P_B_&_G

So you think they go 10-11 in these last 21 games?

With 35 wins now they would need to go 15-6 to get to 50. It seems within reach to me.

It's not so much the games themselves, more the scheduling. I think we can pencil in probable losses to Golden State, one of the Rockets games, and one of the remaining two Spurs games. So that's three that are pretty reasonable to just chalk off immediately.

For example: I think we can beat the Celtics; we've already proved that in fact. Can we beat them as the third game in four nights, on the second night of a back to back against the Rockets? I don't know.

Obviously we can beat Mavs, Lakers, and Pacers. Can we beat all three of them on consecutive nights? I don't know. Then we play the Rockets again as the fourth game in five nights.

I have faith in our guys and I know we're playing strong basketball. If these last games were over 45 days I'd say 50 wins is a real probability, but with only 39 days to play them all in, I think it's probable we take some losses we wouldn't usually expect.

Edit: TL;Dr, we definitely could finish with 50 but I think the scheduling will screw us out of it by a few games.
03-01-2018, 04:01 PM
Mythrol

I expect us to finish the season somewhere around 45-48 wins. I would not be shocked if we ended up going .500 or even slightly less to finish the season. We've had an amazing run but we have a killer finish to our schedule including that absolutely insane 3 in 4 nights, 7 in 10 stretch.

I only count 7 games I'm comfortable with the rest of the way. I fully expect us to lose one of those. Then the rest of the games are playoff teams or teams fighting for a spot.

If we win 5 of those 7 "easy" games and win 6 of the remaining 14 that gets us to 46 wins. I just hope the Clippers or Jazz call their season before the end.
03-01-2018, 04:43 PM
French Pelican

I kind of think it can help that OKC, wolves, blazers, nuggets & jazz are all in the same division. They can neutralize themselves which could benefit us.
03-01-2018, 05:00 PM
wnelson

If solo comes in on fire we get 50
03-01-2018, 05:34 PM
Mythrol

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Originally Posted by wnelson

If solo comes in on fire we get 50

I wouldn't expect Solo to even get full minutes until basically the playoffs.
03-01-2018, 06:48 PM
wnelson

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

I wouldn't expect Solo to even get full minutes until basically the playoffs.

Same. But 10 mistake free min a game would be huge rotationally
03-01-2018, 07:03 PM
Rheem654

Saw Pawel said Walter Lemon Jr.'s 10 day contract expires tomorrow. Ya'll expect him to be give a second 10-day? If not, who are some options that could be in play to sign?
03-01-2018, 08:24 PM
Mythrol

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Originally Posted by wnelson

Same. But 10 mistake free min a game would be huge rotationally

I wouldnt expect mistake free basketball from Solo for awhile either. It's gonna take awhile for him to get back in game shape and gain confidence while regaining his edge.
03-01-2018, 08:26 PM
Tinman

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Originally Posted by Rheem654

Saw Pawel said Walter Lemon Jr.'s 10 day contract expires tomorrow. Ya'll expect him to be give a second 10-day? If not, who are some options that could be in play to sign?

Shabazz Muhammad !
03-01-2018, 09:43 PM
Rheem654

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Shabazz Muhammad !

Thank goodness he signed elsewhere, but indirectly he may lead to Pels signing a good fit. Bucks releasing Sean Kilpatrick to sign Shabazz M. K-Pat would be a great fit, and he has connections here with Pels' summer league team. And perfect timing. I expect this happen.
03-02-2018, 12:35 AM
msusousaphone

Imma put 51 down as my win projection.
03-03-2018, 02:47 PM
GuardianAngel25

I would love to see the Pelicans break 50 wins. I think that number means a lot and would give us a nice number to build on next season. Would let Boogie know he is joining a 50 win team without him putting him in a great situation.
03-03-2018, 03:55 PM
kinglio21093

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Originally Posted by MSU-Sousaphone

Imma put 51 down as my win projection.

That is a bold prediction given the fact that this team is playing like 6 games in 10 days or something like that. They'll pretty much have to win at least 75% of the remaining games. Would be crazy if they pull that off, but I'll reserve my hopes for a later time.
03-03-2018, 04:26 PM
pelicanchamp

I think the PELS are still improving as a team. Rondo is the brain. Jrue and AD are in beast mode. I see us beating 70% of the teams left in our schedule. We can beat the rockets imo. We can do it if Jrue and AD explode and everyone plays defense. One thing for sure. Our defense is improving and by April we will be very adjusted and ready to be a force in the playoffs. AD is the key. Play at the highest level AD. You need to be our Lebron.

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