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The Mavericks were 1-3 this past week, and remain in 14th place in the West. The lone win came against Washington (111-105), while the three losses came in Memphis (118-104) and at home to New Orleans (101-99) and Milwaukee (116-113). Cooper Flagg, for the first time in his young career, led the team in scoring […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
It’s almost time for Adou Thiero to make his rookie debut. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated before the team’s game against the Hornets that Thiero could play during the team’s current road trip. The Lakers are in the middle of a five-game road trip with contests against the Thunder, Pelicans and Bucks still remaining. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
As I mentioned yesterday, I have been stuck indoors with a cold. I thought it best to hunker down on the couch and watch the second half of Saturday night’s Spurs/Pelicans game (yay!) and then a bunch of movies. I decided to focus on basketball flicks and add on to the “basketball movie of the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Ah, what a difference a day makes. Just 24 little hours is all anyone needs to shift their perspective, reach a different conclusion, and fire off another take. In the event that another species discovers the remains and records of human civilization, I think that’ll be one of their favorite things about us. For better […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Coming off a hard-fought victory versus the Houston Rockets, the Spurs took on the New Orleans Pelicans in a SEGABABA. The Pelicans had six key players on their injury report, and De’Aaron Fox finally returned from injury. With that being said, it sounds like an incoming blowout, right? Guess again. Except for a key run […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Good day, dear Pounders. As I write this, it’s Saturday night and I am watching the Spurs/Pelicans game. I am as sick as a dog and will definitely not make it to the end of this game…until tomorrow morning. But De’Aaron Fox just dropped 15 points in the first half of the second quarter after […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Spurs are making it a habit of winning tough games that come down to the wire. After taking down the Rockets on Friday, they were at risk of dropping a winnable game against the Pelicans on the second game of a back-to-back before De’Aaron Fox closed the night in style in his season debut […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
After an emotional roller coaster of a week, from losing two straight on the road to a wild, chaotic home win against the Rockets the night before, the Spurs were staring at the ultimate trap game against a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans squad that had still won two straight. Sparked by the season debut De’Aaron […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs played their best game of the season last night, […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
De’Aaron Fox makes his long-awaited season debut on Saturday when the San Antonio Spurs host the infirmary-ridden New Orleans Pelicans. It will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Spurs, while their guests last played on Wednesday. Even with NOLA’s absences, they can’t be taken lightly because there’s an NBA phenomenon of undermanned […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
In his post-game presser following an embarrassing home loss to the Pelicans, Head Coach Jason Kidd claimed the Dallas Mavericks’ offensive struggles were just “missed open shots”—a cold streak that would soon thaw. But eight games into 2025–26, the numbers and the film agree on something harsher: the Mavericks aren’t just cold. They’re uncreative. Fast […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Despite the last two games, the San Antonio Spurs are off to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. The Silver and Black are 5-2 heading into a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. Through seven games, they’ve at times looked like a team ready to compete for the playoffs, […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
It might be time to take your hand off the “panic” button and click “rebuild” instead. Coming into Wednesday, the 2-5 Mavericks desperately needed a game against the New Orleans Pelicans to get back on track. New Orleans was just 1-6 coming into the night with their sole victory being against the Charlotte Hornets the […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It’s no secret that the Dallas Mavericks are in a bad place at the moment. Sitting at 2-6, these Mavs have lost at home to two of the worst teams in the NBA already, losing to the Wizards and Pelicans all within a spell of three weeks. This extended stretch has taxed everyone involved, seemingly […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Jason Kidd may not think the boat is burning after the Dallas Mavericks (2-6) suffered the team’s latest loss, at home on Wednesday, 101-99, to the New Orleans Pelicans, who were down three of their top players and on the second end of a back-to-back set. But it’s certainly is starting to smell like smoke […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Even graded on a curve, the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at American Airlines Center was a particularly ugly one. Dallas (2-6) shot just 6-of-22 (27.3%) from the floor in the first quarter. They shot 2-for-12 in the paint through the first quarter and a half of the game. […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99 Wednesday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led Dallas in scoring with 20 points, but his 8-for-19 shooting night, including a missed jumper at the free-throw line with a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, makes that something more akin to a pyrrhic […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (2-5) host the New Orleans Pelicans (1-6) on Wednesday night. Dallas is home after two road losses while the Pelicans notched their first win of the season on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Here’s the main things you need to know before the game kicks off. The injury report is what’s […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (2–5) return to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night to host the New Orleans Pelicans (1–6), who just picked up their first win of the season in a tight finish against Charlotte. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM CT. Let’s scan the lines in search of value. Both teams are battling […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Charlotte Hornets went scoreless for the last several possessions of the game as they choked it away to the previously winless New Orleans Pelicans. The summary The first half was enough to give you whiplash. The Hornets jumped out to a quick lead with some hot shooting and a strong start by Kon Knueppel. […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets collapse late in loss to Pelicans first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (2-5) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) Wednesday night in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are trying to claw their way to a .500 record, while the Pelicans just want a win, any win, anyway they can get it. Dallas is coming off a loss to the Houston […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 8 reads
What: Charlotte Hornets (3-4) (1-2 away) at New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) (0-2 home) When: 8:00pm Eastern Where: Smoothie King Center; New Orleans, LA How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, WSOC TV (Charlotte) (check local listings), NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Pelicans–Statement (red) Game Lines: Hornets +2.5, Hornets money line +120, O/U 237.5 Injuries: Hornets: […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview: Game 8 first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The New Orleans Pelicans (0-5) will attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-0) on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Paycom Center as big, 12-point underdogs. The contest airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSOK. The matchup has an over/under set at 229.5 points. Check out below to find the best bets you can place on Sunday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Pelicans Pick the Thunder (-12) ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Michael Porter Jr. did not take up the mantle of ‘veteran leader’ following the Brooklyn Nets’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, a loss that placed them at 0-5 on the season and in a cage match with the New Orleans Pelicans for worst NBA team of the young season. When asked about […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The New Orleans Pelicans (0-4) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Intuit Dome. The game airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSSC. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Pelicans Pick the Pelicans (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read