Panzura postgame wrap: Pelicans 113, Raptors 99
As a result of foul trouble and some cold shooting in a venue normally used to host NHL games, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball had a first half to forget Wednesday. The third quarter was a completely different story.
Southwest Division roundtable: 2020-21 season preview, part 2
On Tuesday, our Southwest Division panel examined some of the biggest stories surrounding their teams entering 2020-21. Hours before the Southwest’s five teams tip off the campaign Wednesday evening, it’s time for Part 2, featuring a look around the division and Western Conference, focusing on some of the reasons to be intrigued as the 72-game schedule commences:
Marc Spears on the New Orleans Pelicans podcast presented by SeatGeek – December 23, 2020
Marc Spears from ESPN’s ‘The Undefeated,’ joins the show to discuss his recent article, “Why new Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy is speaking out.” Marc also covers the changes on the Pelicans and his thoughts ahead of the team’s season opener against the Toronto Raptors.
Brandon Ingram catches fire in second half, Pelicans clamp down on defense to beat Raptors
TAMPA, Fla. — Even during normal times, NBA head coaches have a never-ending list of duties. They draw up Xs and Os, and they manage big personalities. They have multiple media obligations a day, and must have a feel for when to push their teams and when to let up.
‘Run away from the virus’: How the Pelicans are preparing for an unprecedented season
The Pelicans were set to board a flight to Miami for their first preseason game mere hours before JJ Redick found out he wouldn’t be allowed to go. On Dec. 13, Redick had just finished practice when executive vice president David Griffin and general manager Trajan Langdon approached him.
Kushner: Van Gundy’s tough preseason camp appears to pay off in Pelicans’ win over Raptors
Stan Van Gundy wore the Pelicans out.
Steven Adams makes an immediate impact in Pelicans’ opening-night win
TAMPA, Fla. — Three points from the New Orleans Pelicans’ 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
‘Open men hit shots’: How Brandon Ingram’s shift in mentality will help Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans tried to take an even-keeled approach in interviews after their season-opening win against the host Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Pelicans beat relocated Raptors 113-99; Van Gundy wins debut
TAMPA, Fla. — — The Toronto Raptors had their home floor shipped 1,300 miles when they relocated to Tampa for at least the start of the NBA season. Yet it was the New Orleans Pelicans who looked at home at Amalie Arena in the season opener for both teams.
