The New Orleans Pelicans defied all odds in comeback victories over the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs before obliterating the Phoenix Suns. They couldn't float forever, however, falling on the second night of a back to back to the Golden State Warriors to finish 3-1 on the week. Topics we cover: Jrue/Darius' improved play Veteran leadership Boogie's frustration fouls Next week's predictions as well as answering several mailbag questions. Thanks for sending them in guys! Follow us @...
Nov 27, 2017•58 min
The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-8) head down south to New Orleans to face the still yet recovering Pelicans after giving up 146 points on Friday night, which included a 27 point deficity.....In the first quarter.... Join former Advocate contributor and full time Thunder Beat writer Brett Dawson of the Oklahoman, as he chronicles what life is like covering the newest super team in the NBA, and prepares us for what the Pelicans can expect to face this week. And per usual, Editor and Chief Oleh Kosel ...
Nov 18, 2017•40 min
The New Orleans Pelicans fell last night 125-116, behind 16 three pointers from the Raptors, ultra efficienty play by Demar Derozan and Jonas Valancuinas, and a bevy or highly frustrating calls from officials. But hey.. Didn't Rondo look awesome!? Join Oleh, Kevin and Preston as they take a stroll down positive lane and wonder what could be this Friday night with Rajon Rondo playing 20+ minutes! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podca...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr
Trevor hosts part one, a recap of the Raps, and I, Preston, host part two with NuggLove's Mathew Huff! The New Orleans Pelicans were torched defensively as they gave up 125 points to the Toronto Raptors after a brief 14 point lead in the first behind Rajon Rondo and his 14 minutes. The Pelicans looked fantastic with him in the lineup, moving the ball more effectively than they have all season and cutting down on turnovers in dramatic fashion. However, Rondo fell to his minute restriction at the ...
Nov 16, 2017•40 min
The New Orleans Pelicans survived the 2-12 Atlanta Hawks last night thanks to career games from E'Twuan Moore and Darius Miller!? The two combined for 45 points including 14 in the fourth from Darius Miller alone! Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins were again high in the turnover margin, but Rajon Rondo was impressive in his limited time. Join the Big Picture Boys as they break down last night's matchup, then join Preston and Oleh as they question Chris McKee on the state of the Toronto Raptors ...
Nov 14, 2017•50 min
The New Orleans Pelicans survive the short handed Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back to back, but hey! We'll take it! The Pelicans move to 7-6 behind another monster game from their two studs! Join Travis Tate and Kevin Barrios as they recap all the happenings of last night in the Smoothie King Center! Then we welcome Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks and Peachtree Hoops to preview the Monday night contest against the Hawks! Enjoy, and if you like us, give us a rating on Itunes! Fo...
Nov 12, 2017•1 hr
The New Orleans Pelicans fell 122-116 in Toronto last night despite a breakout performance from Jrue Holiday who led the Pels with 34 and 11! Boogie and AD however, were, uh...not so good, combining for 38 and 22 on 36% and 21% shooting. This one was back and forth with 22 lead changes, 7 in the final period. Join host Preston Ellis, Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios as they discuss what went right and what went wrong in this one. Then Robert Flom of Clips Nation joins us to preview the Pels/Clips ga...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 1 min
The New Orleans Pelicans rose above .500 for the first time in three years thanks to another big performance from Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins in their 117-112 victory. The Pelicans gave up a franchise record in the first half giving up a whopping 75 points to the Pacers. However, in the 2nd, as Anthony Davis sais,"We played defense," and held the Pacers to 37 points, half of their first half total. Travis Tate and Trevor Ritchie recap the fiasco, and then in part two, I host Chris McKee o...
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 31 min
The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 5-5 after splitting the week's matchups against the Magic, Wolves, Mavericks and Bulls. With the gas nearing empty on Anthony Davis, Boogie and Jrue Holiday, the Pelicans get a much needed three days resting period before heading to Indiana to face the 5-4 Pacers. Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios join us to assess the previous week's performances as well as answer some questions in mailbag fashion. In part two we welcome Tom Lewis of IndyCornrows.com to preview the up...
Nov 05, 2017•1 hr 27 min
The New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) in what is sure to be a thriller this Wednesday night at 8pmet. Three time All Star/All Defense Jimmy Butler joins Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Davis' nemesis Karl Anthony Towns as they try to topple Boogie and the rest of the Birds. Boogie suffered a bit of a clunker by his standards agains the Magic (12/10/7 and 7 TOV), and is sure to be jacked up for this Kentucky affair. Make sure to follow us for all the latest coverage and ...
Nov 01, 2017•46 min
The New Orleans Pelicans come out sloppy and lose to the Orlando Magic 115-99. Evan Fournier, Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Simmons led the Magic with 20 a piece, and Anthony Davs led the Pelicans with 39 and 10. Tune in to Oleh Kosel and Trevor Ritchie's recap! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?l=en&mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis...
Oct 31, 2017•43 min
The Orlando Magic fell to the Charlotte Hornets 120-113 behind 34 from Kemba and 22 from Dwight in Charlotte Sunday night just in time for their back to back against the New Orleans Pelicans! The Pels face off with the Magic tonight at 7pm in the Smoothie King Center against the surprising upstart Magic and their 4-2 record with impressive victories over the Cavs and Spurs. They are led by Fournier, Vucevic and Gordon as well as Jonathan Simmons. On to talk about the Magic is the Editor to Orlan...
Oct 30, 2017•43 min
The New Orleans Pelicans are .500 for the first time in two years! Rejoice Pelicans fans! The Pelicans put up a stunning victory over the King James led Cleveland Cavaliers, extending their home win streak agains Cleveland to seven in a row (not that surprising I guess?). Demarcus Cousins produdced his first triple double as a member of the Pelicans, Anthony Davis led all scorers, but Jrue Holiday and E'Twaun Moore were the heroes of this victory. Join Trevor Ritchie and Oleh Kosel as they recap...
Oct 29, 2017•30 min
The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their third loss in four games, and worst of all, Anthony Davis left five minutes into the contest. However, good news! His MRI revealed no structural damage, and Demarcus Cousins led the Pels to an improbable comeback and a late third quarter lead. But the Pels remain 1-3 with the Kings and Cavs looming, and should the Pels not turn things around swiftly, panic could quickly grip our city. Newly appointed LockedonPels.com's Rory Callais shares his Pelicans take...
Oct 25, 2017•58 min
The New Orleans Pelicans head to Sacramento Thursday night for the first time in the Boogie Era. Demarcus Cousins will be experiencing a homecoming that may feel like anything but to the 17,000 fans who will be hoping to get back on the winning track after starting their season 1-3 with losses to the Rockets, the Nuggets and the Suns. Join Leo Beas, the managing editor of the Cowbell Kingdom as he gives us a peak behind the enemy lines, and offers a glimpse of what Pels fans should expect. Follo...
Oct 24, 2017•36 min
The New Orleans Pelicans nearly collapsed again before newcomer Jameer Nelson steadied the ship in his spectacular debut. After leading by as many as 22 points in the third, the Lakers stormed back with Lonzo Ball on the bench taking the lead early in the fourth. The Lakers left the Pels bruised and battered in the third, literally, as AD took a nasty elbow to the head, and Boogie richoteted off Dante Cunningham and fell to the ground. Both players would return to action, and finish out the Peli...
Oct 23, 2017•36 min
The New Orleans Pelicans head into week two of the 2017/18 regular season losers of their first two, against the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors. Brendon Kleen of Bourbon Street Shots and Justin Jett of Pelican Debrief join us to break down the games, predict the future, analyze the role players, as well as discuss the fit of veteran point guard Jameer Nelson. If you like the pod, rate us on Itunes please! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://it...
Oct 23, 2017•39 min
The Pelicans have a crucial matchup this Tuesday night with fellow western playoff contender, the Portland Trailblazers. The Blazers head to their home opener with the Pels winners of two of the past three, each of the wins in overwhelming fashion. Their only loss on the second night of a back to back after Giannis Antetokoumpo put up 44 points. We welcome on Award Winning journalist, David Mackay of Blazers Edge to talk the history of these rivals, Portland's love of their hometown superstars, ...
Oct 23, 2017•59 min
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Jameer Nelson yesterday in a report published by Shams Carania, and released bench unit scoring guard Jordan Crawford to make space on the roster for the veteran point guard. Jordan Crawford dubbed "Instant Grits," was a popular late season addition last season, and averaged 39% from deep, but unfortunately and unguaranteed contract made him the most moveable piece at a time when the Pelicans seem desperate for depth at the point guard position. Enter Jameer Nelso...
Oct 22, 2017•28 min
The New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors head into their second game of the year with one thing in common, both being losers of their opening night matchups with the Grizzlies and Rockets respectively. However, the Warriors were much more impressive in their faltering, having lost a sure fire buzzer beater to but .1 of a second. However, the Pelicans are home, and you can best believe Anthony Davis will try to feast on the slow footed Zaza and/or 6 footf 6 defensive player of the year,...
Oct 21, 2017•35 min
The New Orleans Pelicans head to the west coast where they desperately need a victory against a young, though promising Los Angeles Lakers team, headed by two back to back number two overall picks in Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, as well as fresh faced Lakers in Kentavious Caldwell Pope and Brook Lopez among others. We welcome on Clayton Fawcette of Under the Buss Podcast, and TJ of LakersPulse to discuss the culturge change in Los Angeles, and what we should expect from the young guns. Follow ...
Oct 21, 2017•36 min
The New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors enter the Smoothie King Center in the Pels home opener an identical 0-1 after the Dubs lost at the buzzer to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. The Dubs will be without Draymond Green, while New Orleans will come in reeling from a dreadful opening night with the Memphis Grizzlies. Join social and political activist, and punk rock star Mike Park of Asian Man Records as he recounts from Dubs history, as well as prepares us for what we may be wa...
Oct 20, 2017•55 min
The Pelicans fell to the Grizzlies on opening night at Fed Ex Forum 103-92 after they fell off a cliff offensively early in the second quarter, then throughout the remainder of the contest. Demarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis combined for 61 and 28, including 8 blocks from Boogie and 25 free throws for the pair, but the rest of the team could only muster 29 points, including but four from the richest man in New Orleans, Jrue Holiday. Join us as we break down what went wrong? Do the Pels really ne...
Oct 20, 2017•39 min
The NBA is back! The New Orleans Pelicans head into Memphis' Fed Ex Forum in possibly the most important season in the Pelicans short history. Boogie in the last year of his contract, Jrue Holiday trying to earn that rich incentive laden contract, Dell Demps and Alvin Gentry with one last gasp at saving their futures in New Orleans, and the most important storyline of all: Will the Pelicans be able to keep Anthony Davis happy? Join fresh faced hosts Travis Tate and Trevor Ritchie as they break d...
Oct 18, 2017•22 min
The NBA is here and we are diving into drama! First we squash beef between two good friends on social media before breaking down the biggest stories of the New Orleans' Pelicans preseason including new starting lineups, the Jordan Crawford fit, injuries to Alexis Ajinca and Cheick Diallo (minor ones to Boogie and Brow), as well as spend a solid five minutes on E'Twaun Moore. Then we get our guys predictions to the first four games of the season including the Grizz, Dubs, Lakers, and Blazers. Tha...
Oct 17, 2017•57 min
The 2017/18 NBA Season have cometh! After the Grizzlies kindly ending the preseason with the 142-101 shellacking last Friday, the Pels go back to get some regular season vengeance. The Pels have recently lost Rajon Rondo, Solo and Frank Jackson to considerdable time, while the Grizz shockingly waived Wade Baldwin, last year's 2016 17th overall pick. Mark comes onto the program to discuss the new culture in Memphis, the rotations Pels' fans can expect to see, predict his players of the game, as w...
Oct 17, 2017•28 min
Just one game left in the New Orleans Pelicans' Preseason, and that can only mean that it's time for a substitute teacher preseason recap with Travis Tate and Trevor Ritchie of TheBirdWrites.com. Trav and Trevor recap both Bulls games in addition to the Thunder matchup, discuss inconsistencies on the wing, how injuries will affect the start to the regular season, and what to expect from the Pels' opening night matchup with the Grizzlies just five days from today! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtal...
Oct 14, 2017•28 min
The boys take a break from Preseason NBA action to discuss Monday Night Football's premiere of the latest and final trailer to Star Wars latest installment,"The Last Jedi." The film is the eighth in the classic George Lucas Saga (not including part 3.5, "Rogue One), and promises a unique twist on the future of the Jedi as foretold by Mark Hamill's foreboding "It is time for the Jedi to end." Jonny and Junda give their immediate, flaming hot reactions to this final trailer before the December unv...
Oct 09, 2017•12 min
We're back Pelicans fans! The New Orleans Pelicans 2017/18 preseason is half over, and we are just a lowly ten days away from regular season B-ball! Last week Zach and Preston discussed the ever improving western conference and this time Jonny Harvey takes his place next to The Bird Writes Over/Under king to give their takes on a potentially underwhelming Eastern Conference headlined by new and improved Celtics of Boston and Cavaliers of Cleveland. Subscribe to the pod! Tell your friends! Follow...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min
The NBA is back! The New Orleans Pelicans tip off the NBA preseason this Tuesday against the Bulls of Chicago, but first... Let's preview the Western Conference! Vegas has Minnesota improving by 17.5 games! They also have the Pelicans finishing tenth..... Tune in to hear our takes and where the Pelicans stack up to the rest of the mighty Western Conference! Tune in tomorrow for a Smoothie King open practice recap with Oleh and Trevor! And rate our pod! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/...
Sep 30, 2017•1 hr 4 min
