Game Thread: Jazz @ Pelicans

Same starters as last game. Was really hoping Austin could get the start.

Austin is still out?

Pelicans starters tonight vs. Jazz: Evans, Morrow, Aminu, Davis, Stiemsma. Pelicans reserves: Rivers, Miller, Babbitt, Withey, Ajinca.

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) March 28, 2014

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Pelicans starters tonight vs. Jazz: Evans, Morrow, Aminu, Davis, Stiemsma. Pelicans reserves: Rivers, Miller, Babbitt, Withey, Ajinca.

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) March 28, 2014

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Good to see Austin is healthy enough to play. I feel a lot more comfortable having a guard who can handle the rock for our second unit.

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Originally Posted by PelsFan2313

Good to see Austin is healthy enough to play. I feel a lot more comfortable having a guard who can handle the rock for our second unit.

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Miller did a fine job. I hope he doesn't fade away again tonight not being the primary ball handler. I think he is the type of player who needs to get his dribble going once in awhile, get in a rhythm. Then his catch in shoot will work better IMO.

Tonight's #Utah starters: Jefferson, Favors, Kanter, Hayward, Burke. http://t.co/9faTwQd8ul

— Jimmy Smith (@JimmySmith504) March 28, 2014

Would love to see Darius get that same freedom he had last game. This season is lost, Monty needs to see what our guys who are lower on the rotation can do. Austin has been lucky enough this season and last to be allowed to play through his mistakes and we have seen his improvement. I would like to see Darius get that same chance, yes he will make mistakes but he has barely played in the NBA yet, let him play through them.

It's not as if he forces too much, he plays within himself, almost to a detriment. He passes, gives his all on defense and has shown an ability to score on the run-out. I also like that his miss his on-line and long. He rarely misses sideways or short which is usually the sign of a great shooter. With more reps he will learn the little parts of the game and hopefully build confidence.

"Shooters gotta shoot"

I want 5 in a row

let's go Pelicans

Pelicans coach Monty Williams said both centers Alexis Ajinca and Greg Stiemsma have a preference to come... http://t.co/Q2AAyojwjb

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) March 29, 2014

Random note: Utah chose basket at opposite end from what about 95 percent of visitors pick. Most teams like D in front of bench in 2nd half

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) March 29, 2014

Steamboat w/ a nice dive? :eek:

MORROW FOR 33333333333333333333333!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

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Originally Posted by rt0307

I want 5 in a row

let's go Pelicans

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So does the Jazz fans. LOL

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Originally Posted by FlyGirl

Pelicans coach Monty Williams said both centers Alexis Ajinca and Greg Stiemsma have a preference to come... http://t.co/Q2AAyojwjb

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) March 29, 2014

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This is great actually. Because Ajinca is one guy I'd love to keep on this team. and especially is Smith comes back next year, Stiemesma is kinda redundant. Would not be missed if traded away. But if he's happy off the bench, then so be it.

Random note: Utah chose basket at opposite end from what about 95 percent of visitors pick. Most teams like D in front of bench in 2nd half

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) March 29, 2014

AD out early

easy break. horrible pass. ugh

Ajinca w/ the swat

AD going to the locker room

AD in the locker room. Didn't see anything here in person. Also no visible limp.

what happened to Davis, saw he got subbed out early

What happened to AD .. he was taken to the locker room

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AD in the locker room. Didn't see anything here in person. Also no visible limp.

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what happened to Davis, saw he got subbed out early

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What happened to AD .. he was taken to the locker room

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no one seems to know

cue Jen Hale

Ouch: Anthony Davis back in @PelicansNBA Locker room with possible ankle injury

— Jennifer Hale (@JenHale504) March 29, 2014

AR25 just went all Tyreke on the Jazz

if Frenchie would've made that against-the-shot clock 3 ball... :hihi:

Nice layup by Rivers there but the smarter play would of been to hit Morrow in the corner. All apart of his development I suppose.

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Nice layup by Rivers there but the smarter play would of been to hit Morrow in the corner. All apart of his development I suppose.

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shot clock was on his back

No injury report yet on AD ?

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No injury report yet on AD ?

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Ankle injury is the only thing that's come out yet

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No injury report yet on AD ?

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Anderson, smith and Gordon just came out the locker room. No AD.

Demps back in the locker room w/ AD

edit: definitely concerning

Withey time

TYREKE EVENS AAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 111111111111111111111111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

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Demps back in the locker room w/ AD

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Pretty concerning sign...

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Demps back in the locker room w/ AD

edit: definitely concerning

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He didn't have a limp at all going to the locker room. It can't be two serious. Achilles maybe?

Maybe AD has been reading these forums and saw some of the ideas about trading Gordon, and then he decided to call Demps back to the locker room to discuss some of them.

Anyone wonder why Jrue never comes to the games?

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Anyone wonder why Jrue never comes to the games?

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Didn't he have to get a rod or something put in his leg?

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Anyone wonder why Jrue never comes to the games?

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actually yea why is that?

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Anyone wonder why Jrue never comes to the games?

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Isnt he like... recently married or something?

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Anyone wonder why Jrue never comes to the games?

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actually yea why is that?

Demps and Jen walking back to locker room talking. This may be serious.

That was a great box out from Withey.

And....now I have 0 desire to watch the last ten games of the season.

Davis out for the rest of the game w/ a left ankle injury

Anthony Davis is out for the remainder of the game with a left ankle injury. Big blow for the #Pelicans.

— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) March 29, 2014

AD. Left ankle injury. Will not return.

AD is injury prone. Plain and simple.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

AD is injury prone. Plain and simple.

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Your such a troll.

AD has only missed 9 games due to injury this season (including this one). And his broken hand was a freak accident.

so... we're on a 17-4 run right now