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Showing posts with label New Orleans Pelicans. Show all posts
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16 March, 2018
Tom Benson, Owner of Saints and Pelicans, Dies at 90
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Tom Benson, owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints and the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans, died Thursday at the age of 90, a month after falling ill with the flu, the teams announced. "Tom Benson, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 15 at Ochsner Medical Center with his wife Gayle Marie Benson at his side," a…
05 December, 2017
Curry, Warriors Rally Past Pelicans
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NEW ORLEANS -- Stephen Curry scored a team-high 31 points, and Nick Young and Klay Thompson combined for 18 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State erased a 20-point halftime deficit and defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-115 Monday night at the Smoothie King Center.
25 November, 2017
Pelicans Use Big First Half to Squash Suns
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PHOENIX -- Anthony Davis had 23 points and nine rebounds and DeMarcus Cousin added 19 points and 10 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans used a 72-point first half to run away from the Phoenix Suns 115-91 on Friday.
22 November, 2017
As Only Israeli in NBA, Omri Casspi Tries to be ‘Best Ambassador’ he can
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By Jon Marks PHILADELPHIA — A new team, new city, new culture — and best of all, a new baby. Life couldn’t be much better these days for Omri Casspi, the only native Israeli currently playing in the National Basketball Association.
08 November, 2017
Pelicans' Combo of Davis, Cousins KOs Pacers
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Anthony Davis scored 37 points, DeMarcus Cousins added 32, and the New Orleans Pelicans extended their winning streak to three -- all on the road -- with a 117-112 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Davis and Cousins each had a key basket in the final 1:10. Davis…
04 November, 2017
Pelicans' Davis, Cousins Dominate Mavericks
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DALLAS -- Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins were too much for the Dallas Mavericks to handle, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 99-94 victory on Friday night at American Airlines Center. The twin terrors each finished with double-doubles, combining for 50 points, 35 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Pelicans (4-5) opened the four-game road trip on the right foot by snapping a two-game losing streak.
31 October, 2017
Speights' Long-range Shooting Helps Magic Beat Pelicans
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NEW ORLEANS -- Reserve center Marreese Speights exploded for four wide-open 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 18 points, and Nikola Vucevic, Jonathon Simmons and Evan Fournier added 20 points each to lift the Orlando Magic to a 115-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night at the Smoothie King Center.
15 August, 2017
Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and 10 Games to Watch this Season
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After a wild offseason of trades and free agent signings, the NBA released the 2017-18 regular season schedule Monday evening. From postseason rematches to superstars visiting former teams, the Association isn't short on storylines heading into the new season. Here are 10 games that should pique the interest of NBA fans across the globe. Boston Celtics…
13 April, 2017
Pelicans Rally Past Trail Blazers
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- The New Orleans Pelicans erased a nine-point deficit in the final eight minutes to pull out a 103-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at Moda Center. Jordan Crawford came off the bench for 15 points and Cheick Diallo contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Pelicans (34-48), who…
12 April, 2017
World Peace Carries Lakers to 5th Win in Row
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LOS ANGELES -- Metta World Peace scored 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 108-96 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Jordan Clarkson and Brandon Ingram contributed 15 points apiece for the Lakers (26-55), who won five straight for the…
09 April, 2017
Durant Impacts Warriors' Win in First Game Back
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Kevin Durant made a healthy -- and triumphant -- return Saturday night, contributing 16 points, a game-high 10 rebounds and a team-high-tying six assists to the Golden State Warriors' 123-101 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans. Durant, who had missed 19 games after suffering a sprained left knee on Feb. 28, saw…
08 April, 2017
Nuggets Continue Playoff Chase with Win Over Pelicans
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DENVER -- Jamal Murray scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half, Nikola Jokic had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 122-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Anthony Davis had 25 points and Jordan Crawford 20 for New Orleans,…
04 April, 2017
Pelicans Eliminated from Contention with Loss to Nuggets
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NEW ORLEANS -- Danilo Gallinari led seven players in double figures with 28 points, and Denver took advantage of two Jrue Holiday turnovers in the final 15 seconds as the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 134-131 Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center. The defeat eliminated the Pelicans (33-45) from playoff contention in the Western…
31 March, 2017
Cousins Leads Pelicans Past His Former Team
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NEW ORLEANS -- DeMarcus Cousins scored a game-high 37 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his first game against his former team and Anthony Davis added 19 points and 12 boards to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 117-89 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center. Cousins, acquired by…
30 March, 2017
Davis, Cousins Lead Pelicans Past Mavericks
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NEW ORLEANS -- Anthony Davis scored 30 points and DeMarcus Cousins had 29 as the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Dallas Mavericks 121-118 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Cousins chipped in 16 rebounds and Davis grabbed 13 as the Pelicans (32-43) moved past the Mavericks (31-43) into 10th place in the Western Conference, 4…
28 March, 2017
Jazz Complete Season Sweep of Pelicans
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Rudy Gobert scored 20 points, collected 19 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Rodney Hood also scored 20 points while Joe Ingles added 19 and George Hill tacked on 17. That trio combined to make a…
26 March, 2017
Lots of Davis, No Cousins in Pelicans' Road Win
DENVER -- Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in only 28 minutes to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 115-90 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Jrue Holiday and Jordan Crawford each scored 13 points, and the bench contributed 49 as the Pelicans (31-42) earned their sixth win in eight…
25 March, 2017
Harden's 38 Points Help Rockets Beat Pelicans
HOUSTON -- James Harden paired 38 points with a career-high-tying 17 assists and nailed the team's sixth 3-pointer of the fourth quarter to carry the Houston Rockets to a 117-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Toyota Center. The Rockets (50-22) and Pelicans (30-42) engaged in a spirited back-and-forth battle down the…
22 March, 2017
Cousins Carries Pelicans Past Grizzlies
NEW ORLEANS -- DeMarcus Cousins had his post-All-Star-trade coming-out party, scoring a game-high 41 points, including nine in a decisive 21-0 third-quarter run, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 95-82 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center. It was the most points Cousins has scored since coming to…
19 March, 2017
Pelicans Use Late Spurt To Bury Timberwolves
NEW ORLEANS -- Anthony Davis scored 28 points and keyed a 12-0, fourth-quarter run with a layup and two assists to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. Jordan Crawford added 22 points off the bench for the Pelicans, who led 102-99 with…
06 March, 2017
Pelicans Get First Win With Cousins
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LOS ANGELES -- Anthony Davis scored 31 points and collected nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-97 on Sunday night at Staples Center. DeMarcus Cousins finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds before fouling out with 1:55 remaining. However, Cousins experienced his first win in five tries with the Pelicans…
28 February, 2017
Pelicans C Cousins Serving Suspension Wednesday
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DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game without pay after the New Orleans Pelicans center received his league-leading 18th technical foul in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA announced Tuesday. Cousins received the technical with 11:28 remaining in the first quarter of the 118-110 loss to the Thunder. The three-time All-Star will miss…
24 February, 2017
Cousins Rips Kings, Calls Trade 'Coward Move'
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All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins lashed out at Sacramento Kings management, terming Sunday's trade to the New Orleans Pelicans as "a coward move." Cousins' sentiments were published by The Undefeated on Friday, one night after the Pelicans were routed 129-99 in his New Orleans debut. Cousins was asked if he would like to speak to Kings owner…
20 February, 2017
For Kings, Centerpiece of Cousins Trade is Rookie Guard Buddy Hield
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| HAT-TIP: THE SACRAMENTO BEE |
Eight days ago, then-New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield was kicked out of a game for the first time in his rookie NBA season. His transgression: Hitting DeMarcus Cousins in the groin while going around the big man's offensive screen in a game at Golden 1 Center, an action officials deemed worthy of a flagrant 2…
Trade of Cousins to Pelicans Becomes Official
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The Sacramento Kings made official on Monday what had been reported shortly after the finish of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game: Star center DeMarcus Cousins is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade involving five players and two draft picks. Cousins, the centerpiece of the deal, and forward Omri Casspi are heading to the…
Reports: Pelicans Acquire Cousins From Kings
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DeMarcus Cousins spent most of Sunday's All-Star Game in New Orleans cheering Anthony Davis' record-breaking 52-point performance. Shortly after the game ended, multiple outlets reported that the Sacramento Kings agreed to trade Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans. Cousins will be joining forces with Davis to form a dominant frontcourt with the Pelicans (24-33). New Orleans…
10 January, 2017
Derrick Rose Doesn't Show Up At Game; Absence Believed To Be Family Related
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Some troubling news emerged prior to the New York Knicks game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Knicks point guard Derrick Rose was not present at the match, and Knicks officials were unable to contact the 28-year-old before tip-off. Sources: At tip-off, Knicks still hadn't been in contact with Derrick Rose. Unclear if they've reached him --…
