ATTENTION: Pelicans CRUSH Clippers in Comeback—Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson Lead Resurgence
New Orleans Pelicans surge past Los Angeles Clippers with a commanding comeback, sparking renewed attention across the NBA. Could this signature win signal a new era for Zion Williamson and company?
Jake Madison spotlights standout performances from Karlo Matkovic, Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy, and Dejounte Murray as the Pelicans flip momentum and dominate after a sluggish first quarter. Key insights include the impact of improved center play, energized defense-to-offense transitions, and strategic coaching from James Borrego. The episode covers how the Pelicans’ three-point shooting and fast break efficiency challenged the Clippers’ game plan, and questions whether New Orleans is poised to disrupt the Western Conference next season. Will Karlo Matkovic earn a bigger role, and are the Pelicans finally building a lineup that opponents dread? Don’t miss this incisive breakdown of the Pelicans’ evolving identity and playoff hopes.
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34 Comments
1st comment. Pels gone be dangerous next season!
Saddiq “The Sheikh” Bey is THE LEADER of this team
Run it back one more time next season
I disagree that playin is out of reach for pelicans. If they keep this up, 10th spot can be reached.
Happy Bday Jake! Best looking game of the season
Another great game for Z.. He shot 66%. 6-8 in 28 minutes… with 2 TO'S. He is a great 3rd option.. At best. Sarcasm.WTF. You keep thinking that you can ever build a team.. Around him??? The laugh is on us Pelicans fans… He vanishes in crunch time.
The starting unit will never 'bash anybody in the face' out of the gate… giving up 40 points in the first against the Clippers is almost criminal. Until Karlo Matkovic was paired with the starters, the itty-bitty Pels, were putrid. Inserted into the game at the beginning of the second quarter and playing for 25+ minutes over the remaining 36 minutes, the Pelicans gave up a mere total of 69 points for the remainder of the game after Karlo was inserted into the game.
His numbers are not overly impressive, but his defensive support is undeniable for the other defensive turnstiles in the starting front court. Although it's not particularly 'sexy';' there's is something to be said about winning your minutes (Karlo had a a team-leading +21). On top of that. guess who led the team in rebounding tonight.
If the Pelicans sit Murray on the second of the back-to-back, Karlo should start the game with Bey. Herb, Murphy, and Williamson.
Not excited they do this every year win at the end of the season.
If your not goog your not coming back no matter who the team is
Every dayer comment
This team need a another guy that can consistently hit 3-point shots I thought Jordan pool was going to be there
Murray lowkey been a mission. His return has been phenomenal
Did Dejounte help to unlock this team’s potential?? His defensive energy seems to be contagious
5 steals for Herb was huge too
11 seed is ours baby!!!
If Murray came back before Xmas, the Pels would be a playoff team PERIOD
Hi Jake
Since James Borrego came in and we got healthy, this is a different team. Now we can compete against any team.
even with a good win you again are just soooo negative
That reverse layup by Fears was incredible.
Off topic, but what would everyone's thoughts be on going for bobby portis in the off season? Hits Jake's requirements/preference of a big who can shoot the 3 and rebound, decent enough defender and still contracted for next yr and the yr after at around 16million. Seems bucks will blow it up so might not take too much to get him
Dude, I try to listen to you on the subject of the Pelicans, but it seems you just can't focus on the good alone without your pointing out everything you think is bad. Give us a break from your negativity.
The league should pay attention to us but we are not a good team. Haha. This dude. Murray has heart. We need more of that. Point to just one moment where Zion shows h is a killer and needs to win. We aren’t going anywhere with him on the team.
Congratulations on the win pelicans
Pelicans
Pelicans…. Racing for the middle
Oh so sorry Jake? You not gonna admit you was wrong. Again 180d on this team.. what happened to wanting to blow everything up?
happy birthday my friend!
You’re not making the playin, the warriors won’t drop far enough, not Portland either. I hope your GM gets you back into the first round for the draft.
Negative Nancy
Everydayerr
Another solid outing since Murray's return!
No win would be good enough for you
As a lifelong Mavs fan, I think yall are doing great😂😂 Seriously yall are a good team.Dont quit on us…😂😂😂
Watching from the Philippines ❤