Anthony Davis went bonkers in Detroit on Sunday. In leading the Pelicans to a 111-106 win against the Pistons, Davis posted a career-high 59 points, which is also a franchise-high for the Pelicans, along with 20 rebounds. He shot 24-for-34 from the field, made both of the threes he attempted, and made 9 out of … More VIDEO: Anthony Davis goes nuts with career-high 59 points vs. Pistons
After making the 2015 NBA playoffs, led by MVP candidate Anthony Davis, the Pelicans looked at to make more noise in 2016. They brought in Alvin Gentry, the assistant who helped orchestrate the Warriors offense to a championship win the year before. This years Pelicans have well, disappointed. New Orleans is currently 20-32, 12th in the … More What is happening to the Pelicans?
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. ET Broadcast: TNT Line: OKC -12 New Orleans Pelicans (20-32) (2-3 in last 5) PG- Jrue Holiday (14.9 ppg) SG- Norris Cole (9.9 ppg) SF- Alonzo Gee (4.0 ppg) PF- Anthony Davis (23.4 ppg) C- Omer Asik (3.7 ppg) Oklahoma City Thunder (39-14) (4-1 in last 5) PG- Russell Westbrook (24.1 ppg) … More NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder
It’s the second edition of the Society Slam featuring society members Josh Svetz (@svetz17) and Alec Walt (@AlecWalt). On tap today, we are talking the mess that is the Phoenix Suns. We’ll also touch on Elton Brand signing with the 76ers, our picks for most surprising team of the NBA season, and much, much more. … More Podcast: Society Slam Episode 2
San Antonio Spurs The Spurs are dominating this season and it starts with their defense. Ranked 1st in points allowed and 1st in defensive rating, they lockdown their opponents night in and night out and it reflects in their 28-6 record. The resolution for the Spurs is to continue to dominate. They are playing at a … More NBA New Year’s Resolutions: Southwest Division
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you hoops fans out there! This week’s special Christmas edition is about all of the Christmas day games in the NBA:
Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! On the greatest day of the year, it gets even better with all day NBA games. Want to know everything about today’s NBA games? Starting at 10:15 AM, Basketball Society writers Alec Walt (@alecwalt) and Josh Svetz (@svetz17) are previewing all of today’s exciting games. The cast will be broadcasted … More PODCAST: Basketball Society Christmas Day Special
Fans were treated to an ESPN matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, and although Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis sat out nursing injuries to their hamstring and shoulder respectively, fans were still treated to a monstrous game by OKC’s Russell Westbrook. Westbrook dropped 43 points, nine rebounds and … More VIDEO: Russell Westbrook lights up Pelicans for 43 points, 8 assists
New York Knicks fans initially abhorred the selection of Latvian-born big man Kristaps Porzingis with the No. 4 overall pick in this past year’s NBA Draft, but Porzingis’ promising play early in his rookie season has them ruing their decision to boo him after the pick was made. While his statistics may not scream “star” … More Anthony Davis on Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis: ‘He’s a great player’
Ever since becoming head honcho at the University of Kentucky in 2009, John Calipari has produced high-level NBA talent like it’s something that’s assembled in a factory and then sent through the conveyor belt for final examination and some possible fine-tuning. The list of now-NBA name’s hailing from UK during the Calipari era could probably … More VIDEO: Former UK big men Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins explode for huge days
We are just about one and a half weeks through this early season, and man has it been fun. We’ve gotten a good look at all of the teams in the league, with each team having played at least 5 games, and we’ve seen some play exceptional basketball, while others, well, haven’t. There’s only one … More Teams That Are Too Bad and Too Good To Be True
Steph Curry has not let up since the ending of last season. It seems that the New Orleans Pelicans is his favorite team to turn up on. After his 40 points on opening night, he decided to drop 53 points, 28 of which came in the third quarter. He did it all, hitting the long … More VIDEO: Steph Curry lights up the Pelicans with 53 points
Harrison Barnes covets a new contract with the Golden State Warriors, and although he’s yet to ink a new deal with the team he captured an NBA championship with last season, he’s hopeful one will get done in the near future. In the meantime, Barnes’ main focus is playing the best basketball he can to … More VIDEO: Harrison Barnes throws it down on Dwight Howard
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum was my preseason pick to win the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, and that crusade got off to a good start when McCollum exploded for a career-high 37 points, including 22 in the first quarter, in Portland’s season-opening 112-94 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Dating back to Portland’s … More VIDEO: CJ McCollum lights up Pelicans for career-high 37 points, 22 in first quarter
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