Steven Adams (Right First MTP Sprain) is questionable and Brandon Ingram (Left Ankle Sprain) is doubtful for Wednesday's game at Dallas
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 11, 2021
Injury Report: https://t.co/i9Tk1TTSgt#Pelicans | @SmoothieKing pic.twitter.com/rTMC7CCUcM
Injury stuff remains as it was last game.
Last game we took a good L, in a close game that came down to it and showed good minutes for the youth but ultimately resulted in another L and a continued drive towards the 8th pick. It's still a difficult path, that one win we got the other day really bites us in that regard, but it's not technically impossible: it just requires some unlikely Bulls wins.
Tonight we take on Dallas, the 40-29 6th seed who struggled earlier in the season with injuries but which has really stepped up over the last month or six weeks. Since April 1st, Dallas is 15-8 and have looked good overall, though there is no question that part of this is due to their cushy schedule. Their last fifteen games have been:
- Grizzlies
- Knicks
- Kings three times
- Pistons twice
- Lebron-less Lakers twice
- Golden State
- Wizards
- Heat
- Nets
- Cavaliers twice
Not exactly a tough time, especially considering 9 of those games were at home.
Their easy matchups continue as they take on us, who are not good at all (and worse on the road) at home. As the injury report lists, we're still out Zion, Adams, Ingram, and Hart, which means hopefully we can see some big minutes from NAW/Kira/Jax/Naji, who have all been seeing more time (and in most cases, using that time well) during this mini tank to close out the season.
Other Games from Tonight: Spurs take on the Nets, and Washington takes on the Hawks. We want the Spurs and Wizards to win, but otherwise that's basically it for us. No games for the Kings or Bulls.
May 12th - New Orleans Pelicans @ Dallas Mavericks - 31-38
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05-12-2021, 04:30 AMPelicanidaeMay 12th - New Orleans Pelicans @ Dallas Mavericks - 31-38
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05-12-2021, 11:45 AMPelicanidae
Updated injury report:
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 12, 2021
Steven Adams (Right First MTP Sprain), Lonzo Ball (Right Thumb Strain) and Brandon Ingram (Left Ankle Sprain) are OUT for tonight’s game https://t.co/M2ro4Ee1F0
Update: Lonzo out too -
05-12-2021, 12:29 PMPaKwAn
looking at that Dallas roster can't help but be in awe of what Luka has done for them...Roster wise the pels seem to have a better named roster compared to them, but Luka has that Lebron in him where he makes his team better.
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05-12-2021, 12:36 PMRUFshreveFinally, we're all in on the tank. Let's lose these last 3 and pray for some wins from Chicago and Sactown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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05-12-2021, 01:37 PMTaker597We are already tied with SAc. So, all we need is Chicago to keep getting Ws since they won't have a pick anywaysQuote:
Originally Posted by RUFshreve
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05-12-2021, 01:53 PMluckymanSo that means NAW starts, and our young Brazilian prospect can finally, maybe, hopefully get some NBA run. Cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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05-12-2021, 01:59 PMPELICANSFANI hope so.Quote:
Originally Posted by luckyman
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05-12-2021, 02:08 PMMichaelMcNamaratied with Sacramento is worse than Sacto ahead of us. Also, Chicago does keep their pick if they are top 4, so they actually have a lot of incentive to lose and make those odds of keeping it as high as possibleQuote:
Originally Posted by Taker597
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05-12-2021, 02:34 PM6warddudeyall know stan going with naw,,lewis and bledsoe....naji may get some 2 guard..Quote:
Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN
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05-12-2021, 02:34 PMAs I See It
To Didi or not to Didi, that is the question.
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05-12-2021, 02:57 PMTaker597May the best tank prosper. I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara
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05-12-2021, 03:27 PM13 - 3Bet Dallas with the points?Quote:
Originally Posted by Taker597
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05-12-2021, 03:34 PMTaker597I can only speak for myself and I have Dallas 1H - 4.5 on my sheet today.Quote:
Originally Posted by 13 - 3
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05-12-2021, 06:20 PMKoMikaera
May the best tanker lose.
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05-12-2021, 08:43 PMAs I See It
Rough start for NAW.
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05-12-2021, 08:53 PMAusPel
Well we're gonna lose out from here
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05-12-2021, 08:55 PM6warddudeyeah..posters say he was the next big thing for the pelicans but he inconsistent also...Quote:
Originally Posted by As I See It
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05-12-2021, 09:03 PMTaker597
Never bet on full game spreads in the NBA. Too much time consumin. You can make banks on QTRs and Halfs. Flip it onto the next game. Also, NBA is such an easy game to live bet and win.
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05-12-2021, 09:06 PMEman5805
Things are progressing well.
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05-12-2021, 09:49 PMPelicanidae
Losing so aggressively here and then losing last game in such a clean, tank-friendly way, only makes that one win against Charlotte more annoying
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05-12-2021, 09:55 PMEman5805
In the microsecond of Didi with the ball, I just caught how quick he looked. Like he probably has a very good first step.
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05-12-2021, 09:57 PMTaker597Just need Kings to lose 1 and Bulls win 2 right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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05-12-2021, 09:58 PMPelicanidaeTo tie with the Bulls, yes. If we'd have lost against Charlotte the same outcomes would have given us the 8th pick uncontested.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taker597
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05-12-2021, 10:07 PMTaker597Ehhhh... Better late than never. I'll take a tie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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05-12-2021, 10:12 PMDaFranchise80
Didi is frustrating Luka and I absolutely love it.
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05-12-2021, 10:13 PMEman5805
Didi's defense is already worthy of him taking all of Iwudu's minutes;.
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05-12-2021, 10:16 PMPelicanidaeIn fairness, a sandwich set down at half court would have been worthy of taking all of Iwundu's minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
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05-12-2021, 10:24 PMPelicanidae
31-39 with 2 games left to go. On the road at Golden State and then at home vs the Lakers.
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05-12-2021, 10:57 PMluckymanHell, even his offense. Shots didnt go down, but looked so much smoother with the handle and on the drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
I know he's only had one practice but you got nothing to lose letting him practice live.
Oh well. Nice to see someone get into Luka for once. Instead of just letting him snail all over the court then pop off in your face.
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05-13-2021, 12:25 AMSilverfoxx#PelslifeQuote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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05-13-2021, 01:46 AMluckyman
Also really liked that stretch where Kira kinda took over. Showed his offensive potential with 11 straight.
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05-13-2021, 02:17 AMAs I See It
Kira should change his name to Chase; that seems to be what he does best.