The New Orleans Pelicans needed to rely on Brandon Ingram to avoid going down 0-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder but he couldn't deliver. Jake Madison look at why the Pels star was outplayed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. And what about CJ McCollum why hasn't he shown up in the playoffs either? Plus, Jake explains exactly what happened to the Pels defense and says it shouldn't have been a surprise. And finally, even he agree it's time for more Jonas Valanciunas but not for the reasons you think.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans ..read more

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It's time for some film review after the New Orleans Pelicans lose Game 1 of their playoff series to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake Madison rewatched Game 1 and saw some easy ways for the Pels to get Brandon Ingram space to get scoring again. But he also has some concerns about the defense and slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and allowing wide open three-point shots. Plus, how did Willie Green do coaching?   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans should have won Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder but Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum played too poorly. Jake Madison explains how the Pels could have won without Zion Williamson as the role players in Trey Murphy and Jonas Valanciunas played well and the defense limited Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fanta ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans have a tough first round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Zion Williamson out with a hamstring injury, Jake Madison tells you the three biggest things you need to know. With two tweaks Brandon Ingram can outplay Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. don't expect any changes to the starting lineup, and how does Jonas Valanciunas matchup with Chet Holmgren?   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube   Locked On NBA ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans without Zion Williamson are underdogs against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder but Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy could still win the Pels the series. Jake Madison is joined by Rylan Stiles of  @LockedOnThunder  to preview this first round playoff matchup.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://li ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the playoffs after two unlikely heroes led the way in the win over the Sacramento Kings. Jake Madison explains why Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall were key to the Pels making the NBA Playoffs. Now all eyes turn to Zion Williamson and if he will overcome his hamstring injury to play. Plus, the Pelicans will need better performances from Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas if they want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe o ..read more

It's do or die for the New Orleans Pelicans in their Play-In Game against the Sacramento Kings. And while they don't have Zion Williamson, Jake Madison says you should expect a big game from Brandon Ingram to get the Pels into the playoffs. Plus, what to expect from CJ McCollum, and the expected starting lineup is very effective. And how will De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis handle the Pels defense?   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube ..read more

It's a crossover episode of Locked On Pelicans and Locked On Kings! Losing Zion Williamson to injury is a brutal blow to New Orleans but Jake Madison explains why they can still win this game and make the playoffs. Matt George looks at it from the Kings perspective and why they struggle against the Pels.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee ..read more

In the first postseason game of his career Zion Williamson delivered for the New Orleans Pelicans by scoring 40 points. Jake Madison says that if it wasn't for a late game left leg injury to Zion, the Pels would have beaten LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jake also explains why it was the correct decision to bench CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram in crunch time.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube   Locked On NBA League-Wid ..read more