NewOrleans.Basketball

NewOrleans.Basketball episodes:

• 05.18.2024

  Potential Pelicans trade partners this summer

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss what teams the Pelicans are most likely to make a trade with this summer in efforts of reshaping their roster.

  
• 05.14.2024

  Pelicans Core: Who Stays? Who Goes?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss who are the members of the Pelicans core. Who will stay will the Pelicans and who might be no longer be on the roster going into next season. All that and more on this week's...

  
• 05.05.2024

  Pelicans ready to move on from Brandon Ingram?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 0-4 series defeat to the OKC Thunder, Post Season Presser reactions, and if the Pelicans are ready to move forward without Brandon Ingram.

  
• 04.23.2024

  Pelicans vs Thunder Game 1 Recap

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the New Orleans Pelicans 92- 94 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and preview what adjustments need to be made going into Game 2.

  
• 04.20.2024

  Pelicans vs Thunder Round 1 Preview

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the New Orleans Pelicans 105-98 Play-in victory over the Sacramento Kings, discuss what the Pelicans need to do without Zion, and preview the round 1 matchup vs the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  
• 04.16.2024

  Pelicans Regular Season Recap | Play-In Tournament preview vs Lakers

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans 49-33 Pelicans regular season and preview the play-in rematch vs the Lakers.

  
• 04.13.2024

  Pelicans go undefeated on West road trip and hold on to beat Warriors 114 -109

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler analyze the Pelicans 114-109 win over the Golden State Warriors. Zion's evolution during final road trip, Brandon Ingram's return, and a preview of the critical season finale vs the Lakers. Can the Pelicans figure it out...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Zion delivers Pelicans much needed win beating the Suns 113-105 | Can they avoid the Play-In?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler analyze the Pelicans 113-105 win over the Phoenix Suns. Should there be concern or optimism heading into the final week of the regular season? The value of Brandon Ingram and how will the Pelicans get wins...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Pelicans finish road trip 3-1 with 114-101 victory over the Pistons | Tough homestand ahead

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 114-101 win over the Detroit Pistons. Who steps up in Brandon Ingram's absence? What can the team figure out about itself heading into April? Preview of upcoming showdown vs the Oklahoma City Thunder....

  
• 03.20.2024

  Pelicans bullies Brooklyn 104 - 91 | Is the Pelicans style perfect for the playoffs?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 104 -91 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Although inexperienced, is the Pelicans style of play perfect for the playoffs? What are the Pelicans best lineups? Willie Green growth. All that and more on...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Pelicans handle Blazers 126 - 107 | Is it too late for Zion to make his first All-NBA team?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans homestand including their 126-107 Pelicans defeat of the Portland Trailblazers as well as what matchups could cause the Pelicans the most trouble in the playoffs. Is it too late for Zion Williamson...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Pelicans win 4th straight. Defeat Hawks 116-103 | Are they finally turning the corner?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 116-103 Pelicans defeat of the Atlanta Hawks. Are the Pelicans turning the corner at the right time? What's left to solve the final 18 games? Can the Pelican make a push for the 4...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Pelicans crush Raptors 139 - 98 | Trey Murphy is back | Who is the X-Factor for the Pelicans

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans 41 point victory over the Toronto Raptors, Trey Murphy III returning to form, and who is the X-Factor heading into the playoffs.

  
• 03.01.2024

  Pelicans inconsistencies continue; Zion Williamson vs NBA officiating

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans up and down play since the All Star Break. Are the rotations/lineups giving the Pelicans the best chance to win? How good is Herb Jones becoming? Is Zion Williamson officiated fairly? All these...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Best record after 55 games since 2008 | Who are these New Orleans Pelicans?

  Garrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown what they are looking for the final 27 games of the New Orleans Pelicans regular season. 

  
• 02.20.2024

  Zion Williamson & the Pelicans trending in the right direction

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the positive trends that Zion Williamson has shown the last 10 games and what they mean for the Pelicans down the stretch.

  
• 02.05.2024

  Is the light bulb starting to turn on for Zion Williamson? | Trey Murphy III struggles

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans victories over the Rockets and Spurs. After sinking the game winner is Zion Williamson set to take off? Depth or consolidation heading into the trade deadline? Is it panic time for Trey Murphy's...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Pelicans lose lead late and fall 112-118 to the Celtics

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 112-118 New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Boston Celtics.

  
• 01.26.2024

  New Orleans own Jazz 153-124 | Do the Pelicans have the best stable of shooters in the NBA?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans history victory over the Utah Jazz, Zion's usage increase, Jonas Valancuiunas trade rumors, and if the Pelicans have the best stable of shooters in the NBA.

  
• 01.23.2024

  Pelicans struggle vs Suns: Will the starting lineup change?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans beatdown by the Suns and preview the upcoming matchup vs the Utah Jazz. Will Matt Ryan regain his spot in the rotation? Should there be a change in the starting lineup? These...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Pelicans at the Halfway point. Do they have a closer?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler analyze the Pelicans through the halfway point in the season. Is there another level to this team? Who is the closer? All that in more on this special episode.

  
• 01.11.2024

  Pelicans defeat Warriors 141-105: Improve to 23-15

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 141-105 victory over the Warriors in the Chase Center. Preview weekend matchup vs Denver.

  
• 01.08.2024

  Pelicans bounce back; Crush Kings in Sacramento 133 - 100

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 133-100 New Orleans Pelicans win over the Sacramento Kings without Zion Williamson.

  
• 01.03.2024

  Pelicans start 2024 strong; Beat Nets 112-85

  Garrick Rattler & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 112-85 Pelicans win over the Nets. Also discuss the January gauntlet that the Pelicans face, what has lead to the shift in momentum, and how the Pelicans maximize their deep roster.

  
• 12.20.2023

  Pelicans blow 24 point lead to Grizzlies and lose 115-113 as Ja Morant shines in his debut.

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 115-113 collapse to the Memphis Grizzlies.

  
• 12.14.2023

  Pelicans crush the Wizards 142-122 | Brandon Ingram drops season high 40 points

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 142-122 Pelicans road victory over the Washington Wizards, discuss the Zion Williamson controversy, and take a look at the Pelicans opportunity in the month of December.

  
• 12.07.2023

  Pelicans vs Lakers In-Season Tournament Semi-Final Preview

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the In-Season Tournament Semi-final between the Lakers and Pelicans.

  
• 12.05.2023

  Pelicans beat down the Kings 127-117 | Advance to Semi-Finals of NBA In-Season Tournament

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the New Orleans Pelicans victory over the Sacramento Kings 127 -117. Pelicans advance to Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Semi-Final round.

  
• 11.26.2023

  Pelicans lose to Jazz 105-100 | Jordan Hawkins 25pts, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 105-100 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Pelicans beginning to stagger Zion & BI, rotations, as well as some trends that have the Pelicans playing better as of late.

  
• 11.21.2023

  Pelicans stomp the Kings 129-93

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the keys the Pelicans recent hot streak and how they defeated the Kings 129-93.

  
• 11.16.2023

  Can the Pelicans turn the corner after starting the season 5-6?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans rocky start to the season, in season tournament play, and highlight why they need to have made a break through heading into a tough Western conference stretch of games.

  
• 11.02.2023

  CJ McCollum leads Pelicans comeback to defeat the OKC Thunder

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans adventurous 110-106 win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rattler brothers also preview the matchup tomorrow night vs the Detroit Pistons.

  
• 11.01.2023

  Pelicans vs Thunder - Preview

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down themes from the Pelicans games so far this week and preview the matchup vs the OKC Thunder.

  
• 10.26.2023

  Pelicans defeat Grizzlies 111-104 in season opener

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown Zion Williamson and the Pelicans season opener win vs the Grizzlies.

  
• 10.15.2023

  Pelicans vs Hawks preseason recap

  Garrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans concerns through 3 games in the preseason to start the season.

  
• 10.13.2023

  Pelicans drop 2nd preseason game to Houston Rockets

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 2nd preseason game for the Pelicans vs the Rockets.

  
• 10.11.2023

  Breaking down Pelicans Pre-Season Opener

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what was new from the Pelicans as they open the 2023-2024 Preseason with a 122-105 loss to the Orlando Magic.

  
• 10.03.2023

  Pelicans Media Day

  Garrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown all the storylines of Pelicans media day.

  
• 09.29.2023

  New Orleans Pelicans Off-Season Wrap Up

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down what the Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks trade means for the Pelicans, biggest storyline heading into training camp, season predictions and more.

  
• 09.18.2023

  Biggest Questions heading into Pelicans Media Day

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the biggest questions the Pelicans face heading into 2023 media day.

  
• 09.08.2023

  Trey Murphy Out 10-12 Weeks, Pelicans depth tested early

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler the ramifications of the Trey Murphy injury and what that means for the beginning of the Pelicans season.

  
• 09.05.2023

  Pelicans Depth Key to 2023 Success

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans depth and how having a healthy Brandon Ingram & Zion Williamson can put the 2nd line in position to shine this season. What bench player will take a step forward offensively? ...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Brandon Ingram FIBA Struggles, More Changes for the Pelicans

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what changes the Pelicans organization have made this off-season as well as Brandon Ingram's struggles in the FIBA World tournament.

  
• 08.22.2023

  Zion Williamson turning a corner?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans schedule release, intriguing stretches, Zion's offseason, and if Brandon Ingram is poised for a breakout game in the FIBA World Cup.

  
• 08.09.2023

  Brandon Ingram a sleeper to close for Team USA?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Brandon Ingram's US National debut, why he may be a sleeper to close for this young team USA roster, what it would take for him to make an All-NBA team, and more.

  
• 08.02.2023

  How do the Pelicans stack up in the Western Conference?

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the different versions of the Pelicans matchup vs the new look Western Conference.

  
• 07.24.2023

  Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 2

  The Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick & Raphael Rattler rank which player's growth will have the biggest impact on the Pelicans success...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 1

  The Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick & Raphael Rattler rank which player's growth will have the biggest impact on the Pelicans success...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Zion Williamson Speaks | Summer League Takeaways

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down Zion Williamson's comments and where the franchise is with it's star player going forward. Who impressed who under performed in Summer League?

  
• 07.10.2023

  Pelicans Summer League Early Takeaways

  Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what they have seen Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, and other members of the Pelicans summer league team after 2 games.