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Minnesota Timberwolves – This is How Ricky Rubio Should Play
The player that determines whether the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to be good or not is Ricky Rubio. In the 124-112 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Spainsh point guard had his best game of the season, and as a result everyone around him benefited.
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New Orleans Pelicans – Tyreke Evans the Clutches of Them all
Seeing Damian Lillard hitting a big 3-point shot in the final seconds of the game isn’t something new for anyone following the Portland Trail Blazers this season. However, getting the same kind of clutch ability from Tyreke Evans and the New Orleans Pelicans is a bit more of a rarity.
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Pelicans vs Blazers – Damian Lillard is Great Because of his Naps
Is getting extra sleep while travelling the key to NBA greatness? Damian Lillard doesn’t have to hit game-winning shots to stand out. He can close them a minute or two before, enjoying another electrifying night on the floor, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies & New Orleans Pelicans Interested in Trading For Luke Ridnour
While point guard isn’t exactly a rare necessity in the NBA, there are plenty of teams who are stuck in a bad situation with their starter or backup. The Milwaukee Bucks are tanking, so this means Luke Ridnour is on the trading block, with the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies & New Orleans Pelicans all thinking about making a move for the player.
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New Orleans Pelicans – Jrue Holiday a Triple Overtime Hero
Not a lot of people are giving the New Orleans Pelicans much of a chance to stay in reach of a playoff spot while Anthony Davis is out injured, but Jrue Holiday with the game-winning basket and Ryan Anderson with the best performance of his career prove that there’s a lot more to this team, leading the way to a 131-128 win over the Chicago Bulls in a triple overtime game.
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Xavier Henry & Jordan Hill Forced to Carry the Lakers
There’s no order, no plan, to whatever’s happening with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Mike D’Antoni is simply improvising, plugging in players in different roles until something clicks, waiting for you know who to return. It’s not consistent but generally, and especially in their very convincing 116-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, it works best with Xavier Henry and Jordan Hill on the floor.
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Lakers vs Pelicans – Anthony Davis Rising, Pau Gasol Disappearing
Despite the pre-draft exaggerations, Anthony Davis isn’t the kind of player that turns a franchise completely around. Still, his way to NBA greatness looks clearer with every game that goes by, and as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Lakers, he makes Pau Gasol like an old has-been as well.
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NBA Rumors – Two Trades That Might Happen This Season
Two trades to look out for this season, which actually make sense for all those involved: The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets exchanging Paul Millsap and Omer Asik; and the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans switching between Luol Deng and Eric Gordon.
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NBA Rumors – New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers & Sacramento Kings Interested in Signing Josh Childress
Despite a few terrible seasons since returning to the NBA, Josh Childress still has some demand around the league, with the New Orleans Pelicans showing the strongest interest in him by working him out, but he’s also getting some looks from the Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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NBA Rumors – Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Might be Interested in Signing Mike James
It doesn’t seem like Mike James is getting tired of fighting for his place in the NBA year after year, with another offseason filled with doubts, and hopes that the slight interest from teams like the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans is going to turn into much more down the line.