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OKLAHOMA CITY – No matter the state of the roster, who has been in the lineup or out, the New Orleans Pelicans have shown an exceptional ability to bounce back after defeat this season. Through 82 games of the regular season, and two Play-In games, the Pelicans are 20-13 (.606) after a loss. In tonight's Game 2 of their first round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the resiliency of Willie Green's team will be put to the ultimate test. Going down 0-2 in the playoffs is something that is nearly impossible to overcome in the NBA. Teams in that hole have an all-time series record of 33-416 ..read more

B/R Trade Proposal Sends Trae Young To The Pelicans For a Package of Players And A Pick Author: Jackson Caudell Apr 24, 2024 In this story: Trae Young Atlanta Hawks Trae Young Trade New Orleans Pelicans What will the Hawks decide to do with their backcourt pairing of Dejounte Murray and Trae Young? That is the question that is going to hover the Atlanta Hawks offseason for the next couple of months and it will set the direction of the franchise for years to come. Atlanta could trade one of them, both of them, or the least likely option, keep both of them. Ever since pairing the two guards tog ..read more

Jaylen Brown wasn't sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat's Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston's first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. Physicality is up so far in the playoffs and referees have been letting a lot of contact go — to the consternation of the 76ers and LeBron James, among others. Boston will hope to maintain its physical advantage over Miami in Game 2 on Wednesday night while also expecting to see adjustments from a Heat team that struggled offensively with Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terr ..read more

Jaylen Brown wasn't sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat's Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston's first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. Physicality is up so far in the playoffs and referees have been letting a lot of contact go — to the consternation of the 76ers and LeBron James, among others. Boston will hope to maintain its physical advantage over Miami in Game 2 on Wednesday night while also expecting to see adjustments from a Heat team that struggled offensively with Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terr ..read more

It's time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court ..read more

Apr. 21—OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA's best road team in the regular season stepped into a hostile environment Sunday. Every seat at Paycom Center was occupied 20 minutes before tipoff. The 18,203 in attendance wore white. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt whipped the crowd into a frenzy from midcourt before the game was tipped. The New Orleans Pelicans remained composed for most of Game 1. But with… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription ..read more

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green credits a 2016 visit to OKC with sparking his coaching career ..read more

Apr. 21—OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA's best road team in the regular season stepped into a hostile environment Sunday. Every seat at Paycom Center was occupied 20 minutes before tipoff. The 18,203 in attendance wore white. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt whipped the crowd into a frenzy from midcourt before the game was tipped. The New Orleans Pelicans remained composed for most of Game 1. But with… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder's first-round NBA Playoffs series will overlap with the 2024 NFL Draft. The best part for Willie Green is at least one Big Easy basketball player does not mind mixing a bit of football into the action on the hardwood. The Pelicans are making small adjustments going into Game 2, the biggest of which might be getting used to the new level of physicality allowed. Brandon Ingram is preparing for Lu Dort's dogged isolation defense ..read more