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    Pelicans Season half way game thread. 9-32

    Starting a new game thread for the half way point. Kind of healthy now but probably too late unless injuries hit some other teams and we can stay somewhat healthy during the second half, which we all probably think is unlikely. 4-3 over the last 7 now. They would likely need to go something like 33 and 8 to end the season to sniff the play in, like 80% winning percentage. Looking at the schedule they have a real shot at winning the next 4 at home.

    TM3 is ballin' though.
    Last edited by P_B_&_G; 01-15-2025 at 12:13 AM.

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    A win for the team, always nice to see.

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    Luka is out tonight and Kyrie just came back from a back injury last night. Another winable game tonight at home.

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    Zion is out for "rest" again tonight. So the bubble wrap continues...

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    He's not even playing a full minutes load, obviously he's not going to play back to backs. I don't know why there's any surprise here.

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    Pistol Pete Would Be Proud!! donato's Avatar
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    The less he plays the less chance to get him hurt. It's a lost season, I'm fine with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ml wave View Post
    He's not even playing a full minutes load, obviously he's not going to play back to backs. I don't know why there's any surprise here.
    I don't think anyone is surprised. Just putting it out there...
    Last edited by P_B_&_G; 01-15-2025 at 10:45 PM.

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    They win once more, a nice feeling.

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    Bad win for the pick.

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    Championships, baby!!!

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    10 wins already yall! At this rate we should win 60 games by mid 2030.

    For real though. 5 out of last 8 now. If they can win 4 of every 5 they play the rest of the way that's 80% and would finish 42 - 40. But is that even enough to make the play in? Would anyone want that anyway? What if they get in and Zion balls out and they win a first round series? If, if was a skiff would we go sailing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by P_B_&_G View Post
    10 wins already yall! At this rate we should win 60 games by mid 2030.

    For real though. 5 out of last 8 now. If they can win 4 of every 5 they play the rest of the way that's 80% and would finish 42 - 40. But is that even enough to make the play in? Would anyone want that anyway? What if they get in and Zion balls out and they win a first round series? If, if was a skiff would we go sailing?
    If that happens, Willie will surely be retained. Then, we will have to wait until 40 games in to see a good team next year.

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    Headline on ESPN - Dejounte Murray scores 30 points as the Pelicans outlast the injury-depleted Mavericks 119-116

    We were without Zion, BI and Herb, but its the Mavericks that are injury riddled?



    On a side note, wonder what the attendance will be on Monday night? You have two ten win teams in Utah and the Pels, up against the CFP Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.
    Last edited by RobertM320; 01-16-2025 at 08:22 AM.

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    I’ve heard it’s a complete mess getting to games now with the Superbowl completely taking over all the parking garages and all streets around Dome and Blender shut down . I might try to go Friday if I can get parking near bus station or post office. On that note looks like we are losing lottery balls now.

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    I'm glad Missi was getting punished by Gadford, he'll remember that going into the off season.

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    Another win for the team.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markid View Post
    Another win for the team.

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    Yeah. We don't know how to tank. Now that we have nothing to play for and the pressure is off, they will win games. It will be a repeat of Stan and Gentry in their final seasons. I hope Gale doesn't have any delusions that Willie deserves any more time here and we can have a successful reset.

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    The Pels won’t finish any better than the 7th worst team in the NBA. Their hole has already been dug deep.
    Last edited by Darkhorse985; 01-19-2025 at 10:19 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkhorse985 View Post
    The Pels won’t finish any better than the 7th worse team in the NBA. Their hole has already been dug deep.
    Current odds at winning the western conference are +90,000 lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by JJackisangry View Post
    Yeah. We don't know how to tank. Now that we have nothing to play for and the pressure is off, they will win games. It will be a repeat of Stan and Gentry in their final seasons. I hope Gale doesn't have any delusions that Willie deserves any more time here and we can have a successful reset.
    Problem is that with Zion and Trey both back, we don't suck quite enough to fully tank but we're also so deep in the hole that we can't actually be good. Another mid-season.

    I've said it before, others have said it before, but the opportunity was a year ago. Day late, dollar short, et cetera.
    Basketball.

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    Zion is out tonight. We have a chance to lose tonight!

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    Quote Originally Posted by donato View Post
    Zion is out tonight. We have a chance to lose tonight!
    He's had Saturday and Sunday off, and he still needs tonight off?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertM320 View Post
    He's had Saturday and Sunday off, and he still needs tonight off?
    Non-Covid illness. Just be thankful. Now to do something about CJ going off against terrible teams.

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    Quote Originally Posted by donato View Post
    Zion is out tonight. We have a chance to lose tonight!
    Don't get your hopes up.

    MAY NOT PLAY
    G J. Clarkson OUT
    F J. Collins OUT
    G J. Juzang OUT
    F L. Markkanen OUT
    C M. Potter OUT
    G C. Sexton OUT

    Jazz know how to tank properly...

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