Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take 2-0 lead vs Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gestures after making a 3-point shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) OKLAHOMA CITY — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like…

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LeBron, Lakers take on Pelicans as NBA play-in tips off

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Lakers won 124-108. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) LeBron James will be out to extend his 21st NBA campaign on Tuesday when his…

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Pelicans eclipse Suns, leaving both teams tied for 6th

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol, guard Bradley Beal (3), and center Jusuf Nurkic (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — C.J. McCollum scored 31 points, Zion Williamson had 29 and the New…

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Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Pistons to 6th straight loss

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Malachi Flynn (14) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT — Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons…

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Magic beat Pelicans behind Paolo Banchero’s triple-double

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates his dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida— Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes…

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NBA: Pelicans beat Clippers to tighten race for No. 4 seed

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the backcourt with just less than 4…

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Pelicans tie franchise record 48-point 1st quarter in win

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in New Orleans’ franchise record-tying 48-point first quarter and the…

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Pelicans zoom past Rockets to end 3-game skid

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dribbles as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) HOUSTON— Jonas Valanciunas scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram added 24 and the duo combined for 24 rebounds to help the New…

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Pelicans set franchise record for 3s in win over Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball down court against Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The Pelicans won 132-112. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS— Brandon Ingram put an emphatic, crowd-pleasing end to his recent…

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Warriors booed again at home as they lose big to Pelicans

Golden State Warriors players Andrew Wiggins (22), Cory Joseph, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry (30) watch the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) SAN FRANCISCO– Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors…

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