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The Detroit Pistons will face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, March 15 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Detroit enters the game on a two-game winning streak after victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. Toronto comes off a 122-115 win over the Phoenix Suns and a 111-122 loss at New Orleans. Detroit’s injury report […] The post Pistons vs Raptors injury report for March 15 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Atlanta Hawks have the New Orleans Pelicans first-round pick this year. They have been hoping for one ideal outcome, but it may not happen.
Friday’s win carried extra significance for the Toronto Raptors, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. In addition to helping Toronto improve its standing in the postseason race after slipping into play-in territory, the victory also demonstrated that the team was willing to compete and push back even when facing adversity. Before the game, head […] The post Darko Rajakovic says Raptors won’t repeat Jamal Shead incident appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pacers It took a little while, but Ivica Zubac has finally made his debut with the Pacers. Acquired at the trade deadline, Zubac had been sidelined with a left ankle injury before getting on the court this week, as relayed by Dustin Dopirak of Indianapolis Star. He played 16 minutes Thursday against the Suns and […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Celtics, Charles Bassey, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The LA Clippers have played their last seven games without starting forward John Collins, but appear to be on the verge of getting him back in short order. Collins has missed the last seven games for the Clippers after suffering a neck strain against the New Orleans Pelicans back on March 1st. It was the […] The post Clippers’ John Collins progressing towards return from ‘freak accident’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Can the Rockets get back to winning?
On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans faced the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson is securing his future with the franchise despite early trade rumors and injuries. Before tip-off, the Williamson saw a rapid increase in his contract, per Bobby Marks of ESPN. As a result of playing in 51 games, Williamson’s guaranteed salary will go from […] The post Zion Williamson’s contract gets major upgrade after start vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead 18-footer with 7.6 seconds left and the Houston Rockets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on Friday night to move into third place in the crowded Western Conference. Durant scored 32 points two nights after matching his season low with 11 in a blowout loss at Denver. Against the Pelicans, he was 13 of 24 from the field and had six rebounds and five assists.
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Finney-Smith will start Friday versus the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The Toronto Raptors host the Phoenix Suns on Friday, and All-Star forward Scottie Barnes is on the team’s injury report as questionable. Barnes played in the Raptors’ last game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and he is listed as dealing with an illness. Here’s everything we know about Scottie Barnes injury status for the Raptors […] The post Scottie Barnes hits injury report for Suns showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Things have not been good in South Texas this week after the Houston Rockets were demolished by the Denver Nuggets. Now, the news might be worse, as Alperen Sengun has landed on the injury report vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his status in doubt. The Pelicans are visiting the Rockets, and there is a […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun on injury report vs. Pelicans after dud vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets on Friday, March 13, at 8:00 PM ET at the Toyota Center, Houston, TX. Both teams enter the game with multiple players sidelined, impacting rotations and strategy. New Orleans will be without two-way players Trey Alexander, Hunter Dickinson, and Josh Oduro, while Bryce McGowens is out […] The post Pelicans vs Rockets: injuries could shape Friday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets open a five-game homestand that includes five losable games. “But Armin,” you say, “the New Orleans Pelicans are 22-45! They suck!” “Well actually,” I respond as I push my glassed up the bridge of my nose, “the Pelicans are 7-3 over their last 10 games. That includes wins over the Toronto Raptors, […]
There are many hierarchies in the NBA. Fans can argue about how players can flaunt contracts, marketing deals, and draft status forever. The only real ranking system that matters in a locker room is the talent component when all the chips are down. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray have had their moments over the […] The post Unsung hero saving Pelicans when Zion Williamson goes cold appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New Orleans Pelicans (22-45, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (40-25, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans take on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in Western Conference action Friday. The Rockets are 6-6 against the rest of their division. Houston ranks third in the Western Conference with 52.4 points per game in the paint led by Alperen Sengun averaging 13.7. The Pelicans are 6-7 against the rest of the div...
A 122-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans knocked the Toronto Raptors down to a play-in spot in the East.
After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […] The post How Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is creating foundation for future success appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, Dejounte Murray added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Wednesday night, spoiling Brandon Ingram's return to the city where he played for six seasons. Murray had his highest-scoring game since his return from a torn right Achilles tendon that sidelined him for more than a year. Zion Williamson added 19 points for the Pelicans, who have won seven of 10.
