Locked On Pelicans

The winning streak comes to an end for the New Orleans Pelicans as their biggest flaws were exposed in the loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jake Madison explains why Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were unable to lead the Pels to another victory. Plus, did Willie Green fail to make enough adjustments, and how big of a problem is the center position for the Pelicans? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

With the NBA playoffs getting closer are the Los Angeles Clippers or Minnesota Timberwolves the best matchup for the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson in the first round? Jake Madison looks at both matchups for the Pels and tells you who he thinks gives New Orleans the best advantage. Plus, how many more wins do the Pels need to get with a tough schedule, and why is Jordan Hawkins getting sent down to the G-League. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Homecourt advantage? Yes, Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans can finish with a Top 4 seed in the Western Conference playoff race. Jake Madison breaks down how many games Brandon Ingram and the Pels need to win and how they can get help from the Minnesota Timberwolves who are dealing with a Karl-Anthony Towns injury as well as the Los Angeles Clippers who are without Russell Westbrook. Plus, who would win in a Pels Battle Royale? And what's the role Dyson Daniels will have when he returns from injury? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Zion Williamson is in shape and playing his best basketball of the season as the New Orleans Pelicans keep winning games. Jake Madison breaks down just how good Zion has been for the Pels and why his impact on the defensive side of the ball might be the most impressive. Plus, Trey Murphy III lights it up again from 3-point range, Brandon Ingram shows off his precision passing, and Herb Jones absolutely needs to make the All-Defensive Team. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

After their blowout win the other night the New Orleans Pelicans have the 4th best Net Rating in the league. Jake Madison explains why that is a really big deal and means the Pels could be title contenders. But can Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram actually take the Pelicans to the NBA Finals? And Zion will compete in the Dunk Contest if certain conditions are met. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It was a historic night as Trey Murphy made 10 three-pointers and became the 7th player in NBA history with multiple double-digit 3-pointer games. Jake Madison breaks down how Zion Williamson created so much space for Trey and the rest of the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, Herb Jones is about as automatic as it gets from deep right now but there is a new wrinkle you're seeing from him. Plus, aggressive Brandon Ingram remains the best version. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

In a playoff series who do you want to take the final shot in the clutch for the New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram? Jake Madison gives you his answer and it might surprise you. Plus, what's the most important data point the Pels could get this season? And is head coach Willie Green holding back on adjustments he could make? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Brandon Ingram was basically unstoppable against the Indiana Pacers as the New Orleans Pelicans got a massive win. Jake Madison looks at how this aggressive version of Brandon Ingram can make the Pels a problem for opponents in the playoffs. Plus, Jake looks at how the Pels offense impacts their defense, and combined with Herb Jones, held Tyrese Haliburton to his worst game ever. Plus, Trey Murphy goes off from the bench. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

We're playing Would You Rather on today's show! Would you rather face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets or go through the Play-In Tournament to face the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake Madison gives you his on opinion on what's best for the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson/Brandon Ingram. Plus, we have an update on General Manager Trajan Langdon. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It might have been frustrating and a win would have been better, but this is actually a good loss by the New Orleans Pelicans. Jake Madison explains why he was impressed with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. Plus, it's even just a good thing that all of those guys actually played! Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans got back to winning ways after a victory over the New York Knicks. While it was a struggle for Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram in the first half things eventually opened up when Trey Murphy broke out of his shooting slump. Jake Madison explains why Trey getting his groove back make the New Orleans Pelicans a problem for the league. Plus there's another way Zion can draw more fouls. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Zion Williamson gets a bad whistle from the NBA refs. Jake Madison dives into both the stats and film to see if that is actually the case. And the conclusion isn't what you think. Yes, Zion should get more free throw attempts per game but he and the Pels are also to blame on why he isn't.Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans got Brandon Ingram back on the court but it wasn't enough to get the win over the Chicago Bulls. Jake Madison breaks down how turnovers killed the Pels and stopped them from getting a needed win. Plus, we have all the fallout from the fight against the Miami Heat as Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall are suspended. And does Zion Williamson get a bad whistle from the refs? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The New Orleans Pelicans came out of the All-Star break looking sharp, and it certainly helps when Herb Jones has 7 steals in the win over the Houston Rockets. Jake Madison looks at Herb's big night as he might be the best defender in the NBA. Plus, the Pels went with Point Zion Williamson in this game and it led to 35 assists on 50 made shots. Jake breaks down how the Pels lit up the 5th best defense in the NBA.Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The season resumes tonight for the New Orleans Pelicans. Jake Madison looks at three big areas around the team. Health (particularly for Zion Williamson) is the biggest concern going forward. The biggest question remaining is can the starters play better together. And Herb Jones remains the most underrated aspect of the Pels.Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Pelicans are 11 games over .500 with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram healthy...yet this season feels somewhat strange. Is it because there might be a coaching problem for the Pels? Jake Madison looks at why this season feels a bit disappointing and how expectations play into that. Plus, if the Pelicans are winning does Willie Green actually need to change things or should the team keep doing what they are doing?Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

It was a quiet All-Star Weekend for the New Orleans Pelicans as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram did not participate. But rookie Jordan Hawkins played in the Rising Stars game. Jake Madison looks at how Hawkins played and what it could mean for the rookie going forward. Plus, he also looks at what CJ McCollum said about ZionJoin the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

An NBA executive says he expects the New Orleans Pelicans to choose between Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram this offseason and trade one. Jake Madison examines if the Pels actually need to do that and why the anonymous executive thinks the Pels need to trade one of their star players. Plus, he looks at moves the Pelicans could make first like trading away Jonas Valanciunas or CJ McCollum.Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Pelicans have 27 games left in the regular season. Jake Madison looks at the biggest questions left for the Pels to answer this season. Can Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and the rest of the starters work well together? Will Trey Murphy break out of his slump? And will there be coaching growth from Willie Green?Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Pelicans showed you exactly who they are in the closer than it should have been win over the Washington Wizards. Jake Madison breaks down how small ball with Zion Williamson at center was dominant but also how the starters gave up another 20 point lead. Plus, how badly does this team need the All-Star Break?Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicansFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…