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Opinion Pelicans lean on committee as coach Mosley rides hot hands
Head coach Jamahl Mosley reportedly called New Orleans a 'by committee' team, according to Locked On Pelicans host Jake Madison, who thinks Mosley is doing well at riding the hot hand. Madison also doubts the approach is sustainable without a steadier offense.
Sources: Locked On Pelicans “PROVE IT: New Orleans Pelicans Look to BREAK Throu” at 4:58, 9:16, 24:52
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- Opinion Zion Williamson's history against Gobert looms over New Orleans' plan
Locked On Pelicans host Jake Madison says Zion Williamson has historically done very well against Rudy Gobert and that more than half of New Orleans' shots at Utah came at the rim, a approach Gobert could make harder. Madison also says Zion needs to be the offensive focal point.
Sources: Locked On Pelicans “PROVE IT: New Orleans Pelicans Look to BREAK Throu” at 8:07, 15:44, 16:01
- Opinion Wolves' Minnesota defense forced turnovers but fouled heavily
Locked On Wolves hosts report Minnesota won fast-break points 19-7 and scored 33 points off Houston's turnovers, but the physical defense led to 25 personal fouls. Borman noted 49% of Minnesota's points came off turnovers or second chances.
Sources: Locked On Wolves “Minnesota Timberwolves' DOMINANT DEFENSE + LaMelo” at 4:10, 4:15, 5:28, 5:54 · Locked On Wolves “WOLVES POSTCAST: LaMelo Takes Over Late as Wolves” at 3:32
- Rumor Trey Murphy III's status for New Orleans remains uncertain
Locked On Pelicans host Jake Madison says Trey Murphy III's health is uncertain for this game, and no reason for an earlier absence is stated. Murphy is not on the injury report in the items.
Sources: Locked On Pelicans “PROVE IT: New Orleans Pelicans Look to BREAK Throu” at 19:03
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