The Bird Calls

The New Orleans Pelicans finally held two consecutive opponents under 100 points.  Not only that, but they minimized turnovers keeping the number at 15 and 14 respectively.   But was it a mirage?  Orl/Mia were depleted.  Nevertheless, Pelicans need to keep rolling with three home games against the Nets, Mavs, and Knicks.  Will they? Plus some trade ideas, offensive breakdown by Oleh and more!   Fo...

Join Zach and Evan as they break down the Pelicans', Saints, and LSU Tigers.   Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans?refid=stpr Tune In: https://tunein.co...

The Pelicans once again find themselves below .500 with a favorable schedule on the way.   The Pelicans head to the East Coach to face two injury depleted teams in the Orlando Magic, fresh off a six game skid, and the Miami Heat, who have won five of seven, but will be without five major rotational pieces including Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside.   Can the Pelicans capitalize to pull back above...

Travis and Trevor got back together for a Christmas miracle: a Big Picture Boys podcast! The two talk about a throwaway loss to the Wizards, memorable losses to the Rockets and Nuggets and how comfortable (sitting by the fireside, cup of hot cocoa in hand) the fans should feel about the Pels’ playoff chances.  Trevor dissects a recent Adrian Wojnarowski article in ESPN detailing Anthony Davis’ des...

New Orleans Pelicans' Summer League Head Coach, and regular season Assistant Coach takes time to talk Pelicans' shift in philosophy from defense to offense, hot shooting, fast break defense, live ball turnovers, Jrue's improved play, and the difficulty closing out games. Plus, Jamelle discusses his Christmas plans!!! Or lack thereof......:( Editor Oleh Kosel steps in to help get as much informatio...

The Pelicans chose to rest Rajon Rondo this weekend against Sacramento and it cost them.  An overtime loss to the Zach Randolph led Kings had Alvin Gentry fuming after the game. However, the Pels managed to get a win last night against the 76ers.  Barely.  Jrue Holiday and a lineup featuring Rondo-Jrue-Moore-Cunningham-AD exploded for 44 points in the final frame saving them from a crushing loss t...

Justin Verrier of The Ringer joins us to to discuss the changing landscape in NBA coverage as well as deep dive on the future of Alvin Gentry, Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins.   As always if you like what you hear, make sure to retweet and subscribe.  Every bit helps our podcast grow and we are well on our way to 100k downloads in our first season!   Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/t...

Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios cover the New Orleans Pelicans Denver Nuggets recap, as well as contribute a quarterly report 25 games into the season.  Who has been the most pleasant surprise?  The biggest disappointment?  Which game this season would you call our signature win?  Loss? Finally the guys recap the coaching performances, before Kevin attempts to take us out in hilarious fashion.   Don'...

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Daniel Sallerson reported that Anthony Davis suffered a strained left adductor and is listed as day to day. And the Pelicans' nation rejoiced.   Following the unexpected 123-116 victory over the Portland Trailblazers snapped a three game losing streak, hope reemerges for Pelicans' fans!  Without Anthony Davis the Pels scored 98 points in three quarters against the second best defense in the NBA.  ...

The New Orleans Pelicans defied all odds in comeback victories over the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs before obliterating the Phoenix Suns.  They couldn't float forever, however, falling on the second night of a back to back to the Golden State Warriors to finish 3-1 on the week. Topics we cover: Jrue/Darius' improved play Veteran leadership Boogie's frustration fouls Next week's pre...

The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-8) head down south to New Orleans to face the still yet recovering Pelicans after giving up 146 points on Friday night, which included a 27 point deficity.....In the first quarter.... Join former Advocate contributor and full time Thunder Beat writer Brett Dawson of the Oklahoman, as he chronicles what life is like covering the newest super team in the NBA, and prepare...

The New Orleans Pelicans fell last night 125-116, behind 16 three pointers from the Raptors, ultra efficienty play by Demar Derozan and Jonas Valancuinas, and a bevy or highly frustrating calls from officials.   But hey.. Didn't Rondo look awesome!? Join Oleh, Kevin and Preston as they take a stroll down positive lane and wonder what could be this Friday night with Rajon Rondo playing 20+ minutes!...

Trevor hosts part one, a recap of the Raps, and I, Preston, host part two with NuggLove's Mathew Huff! The New Orleans Pelicans were torched defensively as they gave up 125 points to the Toronto Raptors after a brief 14 point lead in the first behind Rajon Rondo and his 14 minutes.  The Pelicans looked fantastic with him in the lineup, moving the ball more effectively than they have all season and...

The New Orleans Pelicans survived the 2-12 Atlanta Hawks last night thanks to career games from E'Twuan Moore and Darius Miller!?  The two combined for 45 points including 14 in the fourth from Darius Miller alone!  Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins were again high in the turnover margin, but Rajon Rondo was impressive in his limited time.   Join the Big Picture Boys as they break down last night...

The New Orleans Pelicans survive the short handed Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back to back, but hey!  We'll take it!  The Pelicans move to 7-6 behind another monster game from their two studs!  Join Travis Tate and Kevin Barrios as they recap all the happenings of last night in the Smoothie King Center! Then we welcome Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks and Peachtree Hoops to previe...

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 122-116 in Toronto last night despite a breakout performance from Jrue Holiday who led the Pels with 34 and 11!  Boogie and AD however, were, uh...not so good, combining for 38 and 22 on 36% and 21% shooting.   This one was back and forth with 22 lead changes, 7 in the final period.   Join host Preston Ellis, Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios as they discuss what went righ...

The New Orleans Pelicans rose above .500 for the first time in three years thanks to another big performance from Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins in their 117-112 victory. The Pelicans gave up a franchise record in the first half giving up a whopping 75 points to the Pacers.  However, in the 2nd, as Anthony Davis sais,"We played defense," and held the Pacers to 37 points, half of their first ha...

The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 5-5 after splitting the week's matchups against the Magic, Wolves, Mavericks and Bulls.  With the gas nearing empty on Anthony Davis, Boogie and Jrue Holiday, the Pelicans get a much needed three days resting period before heading to Indiana to face the 5-4 Pacers. Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios join us to assess the previous week's performances as well as answer some...

The New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) in what is sure to be a thriller this Wednesday night at 8pmet.   Three time All Star/All Defense Jimmy Butler joins Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Davis' nemesis Karl Anthony Towns as they try to topple Boogie and the rest of the Birds.   Boogie suffered a bit of a clunker by his standards agains the Magic (12/10/7 and 7 TOV), and i...

The New Orleans Pelicans come out sloppy and lose to the Orlando Magic 115-99.  Evan Fournier, Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Simmons led the Magic with 20 a piece, and Anthony Davs led the Pelicans with 39 and 10.   Tune in to Oleh Kosel and Trevor Ritchie's recap!  Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for...

The Orlando Magic fell to the Charlotte Hornets 120-113 behind 34 from Kemba and 22 from Dwight in Charlotte Sunday night just in time for their back to back against the New Orleans Pelicans! The Pels face off with the Magic tonight at 7pm in the Smoothie King Center against the surprising upstart Magic and their 4-2 record with impressive victories over the Cavs and Spurs.  They are led by Fourni...

The New Orleans Pelicans are .500 for the first time in two years!  Rejoice Pelicans fans!   The Pelicans put up a stunning victory over the King James led Cleveland Cavaliers, extending their home win streak agains Cleveland to seven in a row (not that surprising I guess?). Demarcus Cousins produdced his first triple double as a member of the Pelicans, Anthony Davis led all scorers, but Jrue Holi...

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their third loss in four games, and worst of all, Anthony Davis left five minutes into the contest.   However, good news!  His MRI revealed no structural damage, and Demarcus Cousins led the Pels to an improbable comeback and a late third quarter lead. But the Pels remain 1-3 with the Kings and Cavs looming, and should the Pels not turn things around swiftly, pani...

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Sacramento Thursday night for the first time in the Boogie Era.  Demarcus Cousins will be experiencing a homecoming that may feel like anything but to the 17,000 fans who will be hoping to get back on the winning track after starting their season 1-3 with losses to the Rockets, the Nuggets and the Suns.  Join Leo Beas, the managing editor of the Cowbell Kingdom as...