Heat, Pelicans grab final playoff seeds after Friday victories
The Miami Heat fans didn’t just wish for it, they demanded it with their chants: “We want Boston!” And their wish was granted as the Heat secured a rematch of […]
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Final seeds in NBA’s first round up for grabs with games in Miami and New Orleans tonight
All four teams playing in Friday night’s final games of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament go into their do-or-die scenarios facing significant injury concerns — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern […]
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NBA postseason opens with Lakers, Kings victories
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced in the NBA playoffs, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 in the play-in tournament on Wednesday night. The Lakers had the #8 seed and […]
Continue ReadingStan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans’ coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Stan Van Gundy is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he’ll take over a promising team that includes 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Zion […]
Continue ReadingGobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to cap a 14-point, 12-rebound and three-block performance, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory […]
Continue ReadingWelcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
ORLANDO (AP) – Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night. Injury kept him out of New Orleans’ appearance in the first game of this NBA season […]
Continue ReadingCurry off the leash in leading Warriors past Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry is back doing everything with fire, flair and without fear after impatiently spending almost a month and a half on the sidelines. Curry played […]
Continue ReadingDurant scores 38, Warriors down Pelicans for 3-1 lead
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kevin Durant made his approach to taking over a pivotal NBA playoff game sound so simple — and look that way, too. “I just try to […]
Continue ReadingDominant Davis leads Pelicans past Warriors, 119-100
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rajon Rondo told Anthony Davis to “take a nap and think about 50” in the hours leading up to a playoff game New Orleans all but […]
Continue ReadingStephen Curry returns to score 28, Warriors beat Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Long before tipoff, Stephen Curry swished his routine tunnel shot on the second try. Once the game began, the two-time MVP stood along the bench anxiously […]
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