New Orleans Pelicans’ big loss: What went wrong against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks?
The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a staggering 132-91 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, a blow that significantly impacts their NBA Cup point differential. With star player Brandon Ingram constantly double-teamed, the Pelicans struggled to find offensive support.
Host Jake Madison explores the Pelicans’ defensive challenges against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, questioning the lack of adjustments and the impact of injuries to key players like Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray. He also discusses the puzzling decision not to utilize rookie Karlo Matkovic earlier, despite the struggles of other big men like Trey Jemison.
Discover the strategic insights and potential solutions for the New Orleans Pelicans’ current woes. Listen now for an in-depth analysis of their path forward.
0:00 Intro
2:03 NBA Cup Game Significance
5:06 Star Players’ Performance
8:09 Coaching and Game Plan Critique
11:13 Defensive Game Plan Issues
14:17 Switching Defense and Adjustments
17:52 Injury Impact and Defensive Limitations
21:26 Big Men Usage and Karlo Matkovic
26:00 Need for Change and Future Considerations
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22 Comments
Down by 30pts with 8 minutes left why is BI still in the game. This man needs help . He is getting double team every game, playing with a bench team, trey Murphy no help still missing wide open shots. Give BI a game off before he gets hurt. It will get better when Murray gets back. For all who wants to trade a player thats out there playing how about trading a player thats have the most DNP on the team for the last 5 years when he do come back I'm betting the farm that he will go out again thats who need to be traded that is if you can find a team who wants damaged merchandise. GO PELS with out zion
Every dayer comment
Wait so let me understand. Because BI got doubled team we cant expect more than 20 points? 😂 We have seen good players get doubled teamed or bracketed for entire games and drop 40. Granted the efficiency took a dip, but geez, lets stop acting like double teaming has ever stopped a great player.
Stop making excuses Jake. If you getting blown out with the defense system you are running change it. You are telking us Pels couldn't try drop coverage because they didn't practice it??? 😂 I thought this was an NBA team. Also whats the point of drafting Karlo and not playing him when you losing anyway? Isn't he more likely to be here next season than, Nowell, Jamison, Cain etc? Y'all make too many excuses for a flawed organization
Now you admit bi had court gravity. Is the simple things. Then folks got wide open shots all bricks
I've come to the conclusion that while this team has talent, this team put together is not good, and haven't been good for years
11:11 nah, it's both. Because even when it isn't a league wide thing, it's still a Pelicans thing
Every dayer
There is diffently a big difference between the 1st unit, 2nd and 3rd units. We need our 1st and 2nd unit back sooner than later or the season is over!
Pelicans trade Herb Jones to Portland for Robert Williams or to Milwaukee for Bobby Portis
Hey Jake, every dayer here. I’ve been a fan since 03-04 season when they moved from Charlotte. Its so hard to watch, and I’ve been through all of the rebuilds, it just feels like every year there’s always something. I just wanted to say I appreciate you coming in everyday and keeping us all above water. To me that’s really hard you do great work. I live in Michigan now, you got me through being homesick and missing the pels. I’m coming in town for thanksgiving. Going to the raptors game and hope to say hi if I see ya.
Hi Jake . painful watch
Why isn't Theis playing at all?
Next week can’t get here fast enough.
We don't need to try to tank. It just comes naturally. Hope we can get a good draft pick.
There was plenty to dislike, but the point about talent is important. There was a moment when Nowell came up empty, I think a turnover on a poorly timed pass or something, and then Luka threw a perfectly placed pass on the break for a Washington layup that Murphy took a bad angle to contest and Cain was late on.
That play drove home the talent difference. Our players right now are just not good enough at basketball some nights. The decision making, athleticism, court mapping, etc some nights rn we just don’t have competitive personnel. There was no lineup available last night that could do anything w that Mavs roster.
I hate to say it but the season is already over. Something is wrong on Airline drive. It’s impossible for a team to consistently compete with these many injuries. I wonder if it has something to do with management. I noticed the Saints seemed to get better once the coach was fired. Maybe the Pelicans are experiencing the same thing
My team everyday 🍿
Fire Willie and Griffin and trade CJ and BI or allow Zion to go to another organization. He may be hurt alot but a change will come with a winning environment, better medical staff and coaching staff. The Pels are sloppy and unwatchable at this time, in my opinion. BI can not carry this team and Trey has to develop a jump shot and work on his handle.
Willie Green has to go now
Why is this even a channel? Who cares about the pelicans lmao yall never shoulda messed up the cousins and anthony davis line up. You couldve had a ring if you wouldve just signed damian lillard or something. Ridiculously bad FO
Jake, would like to hear how you think they keep their spirit up after such blowout losses