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00:04Oh
00:05Say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
00:17O'er the land of the free
00:24And the home of the brave
00:43Welcome to a special edition of Sunday Night Basketball
00:48here on 2K Sports.
00:49I'm Brian Anderson and with me tonight Grant Hill and Tim Legler.
00:54And down on the sidelines is Ali LaForce.
00:57As always things getting interesting in the West.
01:00A look at the standings.
01:02Taking a look at the Pelicans slogging along so far.
01:06Sitting at 10th place in the conference.
01:08Checking out the Pelicans.
01:10It's really been an intriguing year for them.
01:13I mean they work hard, they play gritty, but they're just so inconsistent.
01:17Well, inconsistency is the word.
01:20Sometimes they'll lose a game they probably should have won.
01:24And they show you how hard it is to sustain success in this league.
01:28Now the starting group for the visitors.
01:30They've got Rui Achimura.
01:32Mitchell out there with Keon Ellis.
01:34Then it's Rashawn Holmes.
01:36And it's Prince in at the three.
01:38The small forward.
01:39And for the Pelicans.
01:40Murphy and Zion at the small and power forward.
01:43Jordan Poole out there with Murray.
01:45And it's Misey in at the center position.
01:47And that's exactly the type of pass we expect from a guy with his vision.
01:52Tim, looking at Jordan Poole.
01:54How much do you think learning from Stephen Curry helped him out?
01:57Well, B.A., he's been a great role model for Poole on and off the court.
02:01Showing how to approach the game.
02:03And inspiring that confidence they both share to take big shots.
02:08Here's Misey.
02:10Here's Murray.
02:12And good work on the boards as they picked up the second chance points.
02:15Yeah, Murray able to convert off of that miss.
02:19He has always been a top-notch rebounding guard.
02:22Here's Mitchell.
02:23Drops in the layup for two.
02:25The defensive effort was lacking a bit.
02:27But, hey, give them credit for finding a weakness there.
02:30Well, with that kind of success, I imagine they'll continue to be aggressive inside.
02:35Eh, good whistle there.
02:36New Orleans shooting their first free throws of the night now.
02:40At the line for your Pelicans, Misey.
02:45That free throw misses.
02:47Well, Grant, when Zion is doing what he does best, it changes everything for the Pels.
02:51Yeah, he bends defenses and brings a force that few teams can answer.
02:55With him and Rhythm, they're not just dangerous, they're different.
03:02And the second free throw is good.
03:04And midway through the season, is this the point in the schedule where players start to feel some fatigue set
03:10in?
03:10Oh, yeah.
03:11The adrenaline of the beginning of the year has worn off at this point.
03:15Everybody is feeling it.
03:18This is when you're counting on that preseason conditioning to get you through the rigors of a very long season.
03:25Rest and recovery, most important thing this time of year.
03:28No substitutes for those.
03:31And the basket by Hachimura.
03:32A smart decision maker with a versatile skill set.
03:36Hachimura always takes the shots that he's comfortable with.
03:40Murray from outside.
03:42And Holmes pulls it down.
03:45Gone three of three so far from the floor.
03:51Here's Mitchell.
03:52No good from the wing.
03:54Yeah, he's got to be mad at himself for missing that one, especially considering the defense didn't really affect him.
04:00Murray from outside.
04:01And Holmes pulls it down.
04:04Murray's gone.
04:05One of three shooting so far.
04:09And there's Holmes on the assist from Hachimura.
04:12They've hit four of their first five shots.
04:14Great execution and attention to detail.
04:21First quarter of ball.
04:23Almost two and a half minutes in.
04:26From behind the arc.
04:28No good that time.
04:30Gone four of five so far.
04:32Looking sharp.
04:35Pass to Mitchell.
04:39Off with the layup.
04:41Ah, that's a missed opportunity.
04:42And that is one he would love to have back.
04:45Poole outside.
04:47Fires from deep.
04:48The shot misses.
04:50That's exactly how you have to defend him on the perimeter.
04:53Can't allow any space.
04:55Here's Prince.
04:56The three.
04:58Can't get a second shot to fall.
05:00Now one of two.
05:02Poole.
05:03The pass to Murray.
05:04The three is up.
05:06And Holmes pulls it down.
05:08Holmes has got four rebounds now.
05:10It's a tough stretch for him right now.
05:13He may want to find a different way to stay involved.
05:16Here's Hachimura.
05:17Nice spin off the left rim and in.
05:19I love this approach.
05:21Getting him involved early.
05:22And it's already paying off.
05:25And we knew coming into this game we expected him to be very involved early.
05:30And so Willie Green decides to call a timeout.
05:33I think right now he might be looking at some adjustments.
05:43Now a moment to take a look at the year to year scoring output.
05:46And how it's been trending for DeJounte Murray.
05:49Well his scoring has dipped over the last few seasons.
05:52And sometimes that can be cause for concern.
05:54But it doesn't always tell the full story.
05:57You have to consider his role.
05:59His usage.
06:00As well as the other ways he contributes to the team.
06:04Now here's Murray.
06:05A steady force on their offense.
06:07Recording around 14 and a half a game.
06:09And there's an assist for Zion.
06:12And don't forget.
06:13Point Zion has become a real thing.
06:16Williamson can make good decisions with the basketball.
06:19Here's Mitchell.
06:2023 points his last outing.
06:22Prince.
06:23The pass to Ellis.
06:25And he banks in the layup.
06:27Impressive.
06:28Their ball movement has been excellent tonight.
06:31Pelicans trail by three.
06:33Here's Poole.
06:34He's now one for two with that bucket.
06:37But Poole gets this close.
06:38He knows to go for it.
06:39He's not going to waste the chance at all.
06:42Pass to Holmes.
06:45Pulls up on the wing.
06:46Prince can't hit.
06:47And he can't let that get to him.
06:49He should have made it.
06:50But he's got to focus on the next one.
06:53Here's Murray.
06:54On the take.
06:55Gets it to go.
06:56Makes him two for five.
06:58Murray is at his best attacking off the drive.
07:01Because of that incredibly quick first step.
07:05Mitchell.
07:06The pass to Ellis.
07:09Here's Prince.
07:11And yes it goes.
07:13Got a little English on that one.
07:14One, two, three.
07:17For New Orleans.
07:18They've got half their attempts to go.
07:20Six of twelve.
07:22And he's going for the lob.
07:24It's picked off.
07:25On the break.
07:28Here's Mitchell.
07:30The Pelicans pull it in.
07:34Here's Misi.
07:36Oh, his shooting remains on point.
07:38Three for four thus far.
07:39That's ten straight points they've given up in the painted area.
07:43Huh.
07:46Here's Mitchell.
07:47It's stolen by Poole.
07:51And now New Orleans on the break.
07:53Count that bucket.
07:55Murray's got six.
07:56You better run with Murray in transition.
07:58Or else he is going to run all over you.
08:02And the visitors call time here.
08:10For New Orleans.
08:11Hey, he's checked in for Poole.
08:13And it's Fears in for Murray.
08:22The visitors with the ball.
08:23They trail by three.
08:25They're coming off that loss against Denver.
08:27They kept the game close.
08:29But made a lot of mistakes.
08:31And we heard about it from the coaching staff afterwards.
08:34Very few positives to take away from that game.
08:37I know it's one they're going to want to put behind them.
08:40Their ball movement on this run has been tremendous.
08:43It's led to a lot of good, clean, open looks.
08:46You know, Grant, with the young Jeremiah Fears,
08:48the focus seems to be on his potential upside.
08:50Yeah, he scores well, has a decent passing game,
08:54but there's room for more polish in other areas.
08:57As long as he works hard on developing,
08:59he'll reach that next level.
09:02Now here's Williamson.
09:07Shot clock at six.
09:10And that one makes him two for two.
09:12He's in his rhythm.
09:12And that's where Zion wants the ball.
09:15And it's important his teammates get it to him there.
09:20Hachimura finds Mitchell.
09:21Here's Gillespie.
09:25And he was fouled while in the act of shooting,
09:28so he'll take two free throws.
09:31And a closer look here at the hustle stats for the Pelicans.
09:34They've made an effort to get out and run,
09:37using their speed in transition and scoring before the defense can get set.
09:41And I like how they've played defense,
09:44turning turnovers into points.
09:46Those are huge.
09:55And good on the second, so he makes them both.
09:58He's as good as he gets at the line.
10:00Pretty much automatic.
10:03Over to the wing.
10:05Here's Queen.
10:06From outside, off the mark.
10:08You have to defend the three-point line.
10:11They got lucky he missed that one.
10:13Mitchell, the pass to Hachimura.
10:17Let's it go from 11.
10:18And that one hits the back iron.
10:21New Orleans in the lead.
10:24Pass to Motkovich.
10:26The three.
10:27And Holmes pulls it down.
10:29Holmes has got his fifth rebound in this one.
10:32James outside.
10:34And here's Achimura.
10:38James passes to Mitchell.
10:39Shoots over Bay.
10:41Here's Holmes.
10:43Oh, that doesn't go on the chance to tie.
10:47One second separating the shot clock and the game clock.
10:49The basket counts.
10:51And the Pelicans lead by four.
10:53Yeah, shooting clearly the number one priority for Fears there.
10:57Showing some confidence in his J.
11:00Mitchell misses.
11:04Here's Fears.
11:06Not gonna go that time.
11:09Got it off in time.
11:11Oh, he got it up in time, but it wouldn't fall for him.
11:15Well, we've seen some great shots in the first quarter.
11:18No shortage of offense.
11:20It's New Orleans leading by four.
11:23And back in a moment as we'll get underway with quarter number two.
11:35Hope you've enjoyed the broadcast so far.
11:38Halfway through the first half in this one.
11:40And guys, what's your take on the Pelicans so far?
11:43Oh, what a first quarter.
11:45You love their willingness to make the extra pass.
11:47It's reflected in their assist totals.
11:50This is a great start offensively.
11:58They've got James.
12:00And it's Gillespie in the point guard.
12:03So it'll be two free throws.
12:04He was fouled in the act of shooting.
12:07That's on Jose Alvarado.
12:08While most NBA teams run their offense through their star player.
12:12But Grant, that can leave the team vulnerable when that player has an off night.
12:16You know, in a strange way, it's almost better if your star is out of the game.
12:20I know that sounds weird.
12:21But those complimentary players get increased opportunities and are emboldened to do more.
12:28Larson's checked in for battle.
12:30So he gets them both.
12:32And it's the Pelicans with the ball.
12:34They'll be playing host to Houston for their next game.
12:37It's game three of a trifecta at home.
12:40Pass to Fears.
12:41Three pointer.
12:43That one won't fall.
12:44He's one for three on the day.
12:46Shooting only 42%.
12:49Here's Gillespie to the inside.
12:54Nagy in the post.
12:56And it's all tied up.
12:58Soft touch on the finger roll.
13:00Always such a pretty shot.
13:03The Pelicans shooting has been good.
13:05Around 52% from the field.
13:08Here's Alvarado.
13:13Here's a look at what's coming up for the New Orleans Pelicans.
13:17On Sunday, they'll be facing Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
13:21Then on Tuesday, they'll go up against Shea Gilgis Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
13:27And for their matchup with the Hornets, it's going to be a good challenge for them.
13:31Even though they expect to win, it could probably go either way, depending on how well they play.
13:37The Pelicans making a switch here.
13:38McGowan's has checked in.
13:40Here's New Orleans.
13:42They flat out dominated the last time these teams squared off, particularly on the glass.
13:48Well, that's got to be an area of concern in this one.
13:51If they are able to dominate the boards again, it could be a repeat of the last week.
13:56Here's Gillespie.
13:57After the basket by New Orleans.
13:59And the baseline jumper, no good.
14:05A minute and a half gone in the second quarter.
14:07Pass to Motkovich.
14:08And he drives in.
14:10Count it.
14:11Setting each other up beautifully.
14:12I love it.
14:13Eight of their last ten points coming off assist.
14:17Gone just one of three to begin the second quarter.
14:20Here's Gay.
14:21He's covered by Bay.
14:22James passes to Najee.
14:24Out to James.
14:26Here's Larson.
14:28Back to James.
14:30Just five on the clock.
14:32Pelicans cleared away.
14:34Fiers has got four rebounds now.
14:36Here's Alvarado.
14:38Nice assist.
14:39A nice finish.
14:40Solid play all the way around.
14:41And now it's a six-point Pelican lead.
14:44And the visitors call time here.
14:54A group of teams that love to run.
14:57The NBA leaders in fast break scoring.
14:59You have to appreciate their effort and conditioning.
15:02It takes a lot of energy to play that fast breaking style.
15:08Shooting around 39%.
15:09They'd like to get that higher.
15:12Pass to Ellis.
15:13Fires the three.
15:15It's hauled in by New Orleans.
15:17Given his range, you'd expect him to capitalize on that opening.
15:21Williamson finds Bay.
15:26Right side Murray.
15:27Here's Motkovic.
15:28Hits wide right.
15:29Hits off the rim.
15:31Gone 0 for 2 from outside in the second quarter.
15:34Ellis passes to Gillespie.
15:35Over Williamson.
15:36Gets to the corner and hits it.
15:39Gillespie's got four points in the quarter.
15:41The Pelicans lead by four.
15:45Now Poole.
15:46A dependable player on offense.
15:48Giving them over 13 a game.
15:51From outside the arc.
15:54Prince grabs the miss.
15:57Gotten just two of six field goals to go in the second.
16:00Pass to Gay.
16:02Ooh, stolen by Murray.
16:05Poole with the ball.
16:07He's picked up by Ellis.
16:11Outside Murray.
16:14Now Williamson.
16:18Second shot opportunity.
16:21They kick it out to Murray.
16:24And again, no good by New Orleans.
16:26Right now a close game in New Orleans.
16:29Pass to Achimura.
16:31To the middle.
16:32Here's Gay.
16:33Oh!
16:34And there's a one-hand jam.
16:36And once he gets to the rim, it's fairly automatic.
16:41Nothing fancy right there.
16:42Just takes his two points.
16:44Moves on.
16:45And so Willie Green decides to call a timeout.
16:48He's gonna gather the troops and talk it over.
16:56Missy, he's checked in for Markievich.
16:59Man, the Eastern Conference has been great to watch so far.
17:02Here's how things are shaken up midway through the season.
17:05Take a look at the visitors here.
17:07They're in fifth place.
17:08Right in the middle of the conference.
17:10Still time to improve that positioning.
17:20Here's Williamson.
17:22Eleven points for him.
17:23Last game against New York.
17:25Murray, no good.
17:26Well, he's not having as much success
17:28shooting the ball early as he wanted.
17:31But so far, it's not hurting their team performance.
17:34Back to the basics.
17:36Unleashing the one-hand flush.
17:38Boy, he makes the basics look pretty outstanding though, huh?
17:40That's true.
17:46All alone.
17:48That one rolls around and rims out.
17:50Yikes, how did he miss that?
17:52I mean, he makes nine out of ten of those.
17:54A long-limbed 6'5 guard grip.
17:57Talk about what DeJounte Murray brings to the table.
18:00Oh man, defense, defense, defense.
18:02I mean, he's led the league in steals, B.A.
18:05And Murray is really good at disrupting the point of attack.
18:08Making things hard on the opposing ball handler.
18:11That one's good for two.
18:13And once Murray plants his feet, it's over.
18:17Got four of their first nine shots to go here in the second.
18:20Ellis on the wing.
18:22Over Poole.
18:23From out on the wing, he knocks it down.
18:26Ellis has got his second basket of the night.
18:29And another great assist.
18:31The offense is really clicking now.
18:35Williamson finds Bay.
18:39Left side Murray.
18:41Outside for Bay.
18:42Sinks the tray.
18:44Bay's gotten himself going here.
18:46His first point to the game on the deep ball.
18:48That is just tremendous recognition.
18:51Murray could have easily taken that himself, but he wisely...
18:55Oh!
18:55Nice!
18:56Wow!
18:57B.A., I'm not sure he should be flaunting around the rim like that with this game so close.
19:03Oh, it's risky, but it sure did look good.
19:05How about that elevated look on the AT&T connected can?
19:09You gotta love his unselfishness.
19:12And you know his coach does as well.
19:14His willingness to share the ball elevates this offense.
19:20Pass to Prince.
19:21Here he goes.
19:23And count the basket.
19:25He was fouled, and he's going to the line for one more.
19:29Tim, you graduated with an NBA from an elite business school.
19:32How has that impacted how you look at the NBA?
19:35Well, it certainly gives you a look at how the business side of things are impacted in the NBA.
19:42And a real grasp of the numbers, and man, oh man, are those numbers big at this level.
19:47That one misses.
19:49And here's Williamson.
19:50He'll bring it up for the New Orleans Pelicans.
19:52Murray from outside.
19:53That shot is off.
19:55He's stacking up the missed shots right now.
19:57He needs to find another part of his game that can help his team.
20:02All right, let's check in with Ali LaForce.
20:04Thanks a lot, guys.
20:05Zion Williamson is one of the most gifted athletes this game has ever seen,
20:09but now he's taken his commitment to conditioning to another level.
20:12He said, I definitely see the difference.
20:14I'm feeling like I don't exert as much energy to get to a certain speed.
20:18My movements are swifter, guys.
20:20A scary thought.
20:22Okay, thanks for the report, Ali.
20:23No good from outside.
20:25Well, I love the confidence.
20:26Keep shooting it.
20:28Eventually, he's got to start making some, right?
20:30And it's slammed in by Atimura.
20:33These teams have really gone back and forth.
20:36Yeah, five lead changes already.
20:38This one's going to be a battle for sure.
20:41The Pelicans trail.
20:45Now here's Murray.
20:47Give him eight.
20:48Tries to break his ice.
20:50And Holmes pulls it down.
20:52Holmes has got his seventh rebound here tonight.
20:56Back to Mitchell.
20:58Holmes passes to Ellis.
21:03The rebound by Murray.
21:05And for the Pelicans, they're shooting 35% of the second so far.
21:1435 seconds left in the first half of basketball.
21:18And again, New Orleans, no good.
21:20Well, that's two good players going at each other.
21:23Advantage to the defense that time.
21:26Down low.
21:27Got a hand on it.
21:28And it's out of bounds.
21:30They say it was last touch by Hachimura.
21:41There's 18 seconds left in the second period.
21:47And there's Murray.
21:48That one's good.
21:49And the assist by Poole.
21:51Murray's got 10 points in the game.
21:53Wow, that was slick.
21:55Murray getting just enough room to finish off that play.
22:00Here's Prince.
22:02Oh, it would have counted had it fallen.
22:05But it is offline.
22:06And the first half comes to an end.
22:08We've got a close game going here.
22:10The Pelicans on top, up one.
22:12We've got more in store for you right after this.
22:34Hey there, everybody.
22:36Shaq says hi.
22:37Kenny says hi, too.
22:38Yes, we are in the midst of the NBA season.
22:41And a perfect time to see how things are coming together in the West.
22:46Taking a look at the Pelicans, they're dealing with some challenges, no doubt about it.
22:50They have talent, but maybe not as much as they thought they had.
22:54The effort's been spotty.
22:55It's been a learning year for this organization.
22:59All right, now back to our game.
23:01What a half it was for DeJounte Murray.
23:05Oh, he's going hard in the paint.
23:07Taking it right at the defense.
23:08I love his commitment to getting high percentage looks, Shaq.
23:12Look, I don't do this often, but I'm bestowing upon him.
23:17The Shaquille O'Neal badge of honor.
23:20Got to.
23:24And that is going to do it for us.
23:26Let's get back to some second half action with Bryan Anderson and company.
23:44And if you're just joining us, we've played through the first half in a game that's been fairly even so
23:49far.
23:49Wow, what a performance by DeJounte Murray.
23:52He's been on the attack, playing hard and going right to the rim.
23:57Nothing in this league more difficult to defend than a well-timed weak side cut.
24:15The visitors with the ball.
24:17It's a one-point game.
24:18Next match up, they'll be home against the Nets.
24:21It'll be a quick stop over at home before they have to get back out on the road.
24:26Murphy and Zion at the small and power forwards.
24:28Murray out there with Jordan Poole.
24:30And it's Meesey in at the five, down low.
24:32That's the group for Willie Green getting going here in the second half.
24:40And here's Williamson.
24:43Here's Murray.
24:44That one's in.
24:46Coming off a nice dish from Williamson.
24:49And 12 points for DeJounte Murray.
24:51New to get about 44% so far.
24:55Hachimura, the pass to Holmes.
24:58And that one's long.
25:00New Orleans leading by three.
25:06Murray deciding where to go with it.
25:09Hires the three.
25:11And Holmes pulls it down.
25:16Ellis outside.
25:19Here's Prince.
25:21Meesey grabs the board.
25:23Meesey's got six rebounds in the game.
25:26They've been unable to hit anything this half.
25:29Three attempts and three misses.
25:31Murray, no good.
25:32Well, the defense should consider themselves lucky there
25:35because he's not usually one to miss with those kinds of looks.
25:39And that miss makes them 0 for 4 to start this quarter.
25:42Not exactly the start they were hoping for.
25:45Inside.
25:46Here's Meesey.
25:47And Holmes pulls it down.
25:50Holmes has got double digit rebounds now in the game.
25:53That's a cold start out of the break.
25:55Only one of his first four has he gotten to go.
25:58Ah, scoreless in their first five attempts since halftime.
26:02It's getting ugly.
26:05Pass to Murray.
26:08Lays it up and banks it in.
26:11Murray's got 14 points.
26:12They're just taking what the defense gives them.
26:16And right now, that's the interior.
26:18It's Prince on the wing.
26:20Ellis outside.
26:21For three.
26:22Sinks it from distance.
26:24Well, those are the ones you're happy to get every trip down the floor if you can.
26:33Pool outside.
26:35Uh-oh.
26:36Now it looks like we've got an injury here, guys.
26:38We'll likely see him come out of the game.
26:40Yeah, that type of injury is always worrisome.
26:44Hopefully, he's okay.
26:46And he's going to have to get checked out with that great medical staff that all teams in this league
26:51have.
27:03The league is already buzzing about this year's three-point contest.
27:11So let's have a look at the players likely to make an appearance.
27:14The three-point contest only becomes more competitive every year as long-range shooting continues to be a coveted talent
27:22in the league.
27:23But these guys are in a league all their own.
27:26You look at Prince.
27:27He's right on the cusp of securing his spot in the three-point contest.
27:31So I hope those votes keep pouring in because he's a guy you'd love to see in the mix.
27:36Yeah, if he can make it in the door, you know he will do everything he can to win the
27:40whole thing.
27:41And it'll be a lot of fun to watch.
27:43And as we continue to count the votes, we'll update you on any changes to the list.
27:48No matter who is in it, though, it's going to be fun.
27:51Maybe this is the year we see a perfect score.
27:54Who knows?
27:54I'll be sure to be locked in on all of All-Star Weekend, especially the three-point contest.
27:59Well, Grant, how do you slow down Zion Williams?
28:02Oh, glad I didn't have to, B.A.
28:06Obviously, you've got to play him for the drive and keep him in front of you.
28:09And when he gets anywhere near the paint, you have to bring the help.
28:18Free throw line jumper.
28:20And it comes off the front of the rim.
28:22Well, that's a shot he should make a majority of the time.
28:29Up top, Ellis.
28:30He's got seven.
28:31Here's Achimura.
28:33And the shot's good.
28:35Achimura's got ten points in the game.
28:37Well, what a steady presence offensively and a very difficult player to game plan for.
28:43Outside Murray.
28:47And he got the whistle on the way up.
28:50So he'll be headed to the line for a pair.
28:53And for someone listed at 6'4", DeJounte Murray is an excellent rebounder, Tim.
28:57Well, he sure is.
28:59He's got long arms and he's very athletic.
29:01His work on the glass, one of the many ways that he can impact winning.
29:06And he's always a threat to take it end to end.
29:09And what you really like about Murray is the fact that he impacts the game at both ends.
29:14He's long, athletic, and he plays with an edge.
29:18After seeing a franchise player like Luka Doncic traded,
29:22you think there's anyone who is truly untouchable about him?
29:25Well, I tell you what, that trade, B.A., made me realize nobody in this league is immovable.
29:31You just don't know what the future holds.
29:34And I think fewer guys will stay with one team their entire careers.
29:38That was a shocker for sure.
29:41Not sure what exactly happened there.
29:43It didn't look like they were on the same page.
29:49The visitors with the ball.
29:51Trailing by five.
29:55Pass to Holmes.
30:01It's called in by Zion Williamson.
30:04New Orleans has gone 0 for 2 from outside here in the third.
30:08And here's Misey, defended by Holmes.
30:12Here's Hachimura with the drive.
30:15That one falls.
30:16Nice setup by Mitchell.
30:1712 points for him.
30:19He's showing a good handle.
30:21An area where Hachimura continues to make strides.
30:26Williamson outside.
30:29Oh!
30:30And the big finish by Williamson!
30:34Unbelievable!
30:35It defies physics.
30:36How can a guy that big stay in the air that long?
30:40Thanks to AT&T for that fantastic look from their connected cam.
30:45Mitchell, the pass to Hachimura.
30:50Ellis outside.
30:52Over Murray.
30:54The Pelicans pull it in.
30:56You gotta love how they've been crashing the boards.
30:59Fighting hard for every miss.
31:01Ellis toss it over to the sideline for a report on Jordan Poole.
31:04Allie, how is he?
31:06Thank you guys.
31:06I got a status report from the Pelicans head athletic trainer.
31:09I was told it's a knee sprain.
31:11Not great news by any stretch.
31:13But luckily it wasn't anything major.
31:15Losing someone in the middle of a season is never easy.
31:18They'll definitely have to rethink some things moving forward.
31:21Guys, back to you.
31:22Allie, thanks for the intel.
31:24And now we have some more clarity guys.
31:26Yeah, they now have all the information they need in order to determine the next steps.
31:31Well, sometimes those injuries come at a tough time.
31:35Sadiq Bey.
31:36He's checked in for the Pelicans.
31:42Gone.
31:42Only one of three from deep here in the third.
31:46Mitchell, the pass to Prince.
31:48Releases from the wing and drills it.
31:51Prince has got eight.
31:52Everybody will remember the bucket, but how about that pass to set it up?
31:59Here's Bey.
32:01And the dunk by Bey.
32:03Yeah, flashing that athleticism.
32:05Bey really packs a punch on these dunks.
32:11Looking to end this cold spell.
32:13And it's Mitchell with the bucket inside.
32:16Mitchell's gotten his second bucket of the game.
32:18Well, the defense allowed that one.
32:21He had a clear pass to the cup.
32:24Here's Murray.
32:25Comes up empty from eight feet.
32:27Shooting the ball at 43% from the field.
32:30Here's Holmes.
32:32Rebounded by New Orleans.
32:35Mesey's got double digit rebounds now in the game.
32:39Here's Murray.
32:42Boom!
32:43He jammed it straight down.
32:45Great game for him.
32:47Double-double now.
32:48And he's battling for everything.
32:50Doing all he can to help extend their lead.
32:54Just throwing down the putback with authority.
32:57Leaving some skin on the floor.
33:00Those are pure hustle points.
33:01It took a lot of confidence to take that shot.
33:05New Orleans leading by five.
33:11A minute six left in the third.
33:13Holmes with a double team.
33:15Back to Mesey.
33:17Sinks that one from the post.
33:20Mesey's got four this quarter.
33:22It has certainly been a good night for him.
33:24And it is showing on the scoreboard.
33:26Mitchell, the pass to Holmes.
33:32And a foul called on the way up.
33:34So he'll take two from the free throw line.
33:37It's his first trip to the line.
33:45And he can't get the first one.
34:00And he's good on the second.
34:05And you'd like to go two for one here, Grant.
34:07And at the same time, you want to get a good shot here, B.A.
34:12Bay from long range.
34:14Gay with a rebound.
34:15Yeah, so many times we will see shooters of any caliber miss that wide open three.
34:21Mitchell, the pass to Prince.
34:23That one's good.
34:24Mitchell making the play.
34:26Mitchell's got four assists in the game.
34:28And we're playing about as much defense as they did there.
34:31Not nearly enough.
34:33Williamson.
34:34And there's going to be a foul.
34:35He definitely made contact with the ball.
34:37And in doing so, also got the body.
34:40So we'll see free throws here.
34:42This is his second trip to the line in the game.
34:50That's good from Williamson.
34:51Well, there's no denying the fact when Zion Williamson is on the court, he is a force.
34:56The key is just keeping him on the floor.
35:05He does not get the second one.
35:08Got two of four threes to fall here in this third quarter.
35:11And it's James with the jam.
35:14And that was just moving the ball quickly.
35:16And he's rewarded at the end with a high percentage look.
35:20And they are showing you why it's so important to get off the floor before the defense can set themselves.
35:28Just four seconds left in the third quarter.
35:31It's never easy from that distance.
35:33But we see him drill those and shoot around all the time.
35:36Well, that's not a horrible shot for him to take, but you could still probably find a higher percentage shot.
35:42And so it's DeJounte Murray making things happen for the Pelicans.
35:46Eight points in the quarter showing how effective he can be.
35:50We're coming right back.
35:51Don't go anywhere.
35:56Well, what a terrific game it's been so far.
35:59With this fourth quarter sure to bring more pressure packed basketball.
36:08And so it's Williamson who brings up the ball for New Orleans.
36:12They lead by four.
36:14James is out there with Rui Achimura.
36:16And it's Gate in at the five, roaming the paint.
36:22Here's Larson.
36:23Here's Gillespie.
36:25He buries it from three.
36:27This is what it's been since halftime.
36:30Remarkable results from downtown.
36:33They have found a weakness in the defense and it's on their ability to defend the three-point line.
36:41Alvarado's gone.
36:42One for three on the night.
36:45Here's Gate.
36:46That falls.
36:47Nice feed that time from James.
36:50Boy, it's been a grinder.
36:51A back and forth all night.
36:52Oh, seven times the lead has changed.
36:55Neither team giving an inch.
36:58Pass to Fiers.
37:02And it's rebounded by Gillespie.
37:05Fiers is gone.
37:06Just one for four so far.
37:09Here's Gay.
37:10Here's Gillespie.
37:13Comes up empty from 19 feet out.
37:18Here's Bay.
37:20Gay with a rebound.
37:22Gay's got four rebounds now.
37:25Here's Larson.
37:27And down it goes.
37:28Two points.
37:29Larson's got his first two points of the night.
37:32Pelicans trail by three.
37:34And we've got a timeout called by Willie Green.
37:38Coach clearly has something he wants to say to his team right now.
37:48And New Orleans making a change here.
37:50Mises checked in.
37:51A chance here to catch up with Allie from the sideline.
37:54Thanks, guys.
37:55I was able to hear Willie Green coaching his team during that last break.
37:58He isn't liking what he's seeing out there on the perimeter.
38:00Saying to his guys, defensively, we're too lax.
38:04And they're getting any three they want.
38:06And offensively, the ball movement, it isn't crisp.
38:09Which is why we're not getting many opportunities from outside.
38:12I want to see improvement on both ends.
38:14Thank you for that, Allie.
38:15And that one good.
38:17Zero wind protection.
38:19Unforgivable in a tight ball game like this.
38:22Well, I'm surprised because he's a guy you have to key on for something like that.
38:26You can't let him get one that easy.
38:29Holmes, no good.
38:30You'd like to see more effective ball movement there.
38:33Well, that's just a wasted opportunity.
38:36Barry sit from three.
38:38Yo, what a dish from Bay.
38:40Kept his eyes up the floor and found an open teammate.
38:43Here's Gillespie.
38:48A touch under two and a half minutes of pass now here in the fourth.
38:51And it's Achimura missing.
38:54The Pelicans have gotten only two of six attempts to drop in the fourth.
38:58A nice shot by Fiers.
39:00And if he gets into the open court, Fiers is going to fly.
39:04He knows an easy opportunity when he sees it.
39:07Pass to James.
39:09James double-teamed.
39:14Back to Holmes.
39:16Will it go?
39:18It's hauled in by Zion Williamson.
39:21Williamson's got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one.
39:25Here's Alvarado.
39:27And the Pelicans hit again from deep.
39:29They're locked in and focused on making each possession a success.
39:33It's really a team effort out there right now, which is great to see.
39:37No one wants to be the weak link.
39:39And the visitors call time here.
39:44Trey Murphy, he's checked in for New Orleans.
39:47DeJounte Murray comes in for Alvarado.
40:00Gotten three of seven attempts in this fourth quarter to fall.
40:03Pass to James.
40:05Here's Gillespie.
40:09Holmes passes to Gillespie.
40:10Gillespie to the right side.
40:12Shoots over Fiers.
40:14Gillespie can't get it to go.
40:16They are really struggling to stop this run.
40:18They just need a spark.
40:20This is when your leaders have to step up.
40:23Now here's Misi.
40:25Defended by Holmes.
40:27He's feeling it.
40:29And he didn't get quite enough under that one.
40:31That's two points they should have had.
40:33I'm sure he'd love to get that look again.
40:36Pass to Achimura.
40:40James against Murray.
40:42Here's Gillespie.
40:42The shot's good on the assist by James.
40:46Gillespie's got five points now this quarter.
40:49Coach is loving the ball movement.
40:52Now Misi.
40:53Defended by Holmes.
40:55Here's Williamson.
40:56Zion!
40:57Aggressive on the interior.
40:59The defense had him confused early on,
41:02but he's responded in the second half
41:04with some assertive play.
41:07Gillespie passes to Holmes.
41:11Here's Gillespie.
41:12Puts up a three.
41:14Sure from three-point range.
41:17Cool, calm, and collected
41:19at a critical juncture in this game.
41:21The Pelicans lead by four.
41:26Williamson with it.
41:29Deflected!
41:33Murray against James.
41:35To the paint.
41:36That one's good from Achimura.
41:38On the assist from James.
41:41James has got his fourth assist in this one.
41:47Murray against James.
41:49From 15 feet away.
41:51Oh, no good!
41:52Well, the defense was daring him to take that shot,
41:55and it paid off.
42:00Now here's Holmes.
42:01He's guarded by Misi.
42:03To tie it up.
42:06Oh!
42:08That's a man on a mission right there!
42:10And that really has to lift his teammates' spirits right now.
42:13I'll tell you, Grant,
42:14these second-chance buckets could be what this game comes down to.
42:18Well, in a game this close, that is a huge play.
42:23Murray!
42:24Oh!
42:25That one's off!
42:26Still out of sync!
42:30That one's in there!
42:32Can't ask for a better look when they needed it most.
42:35Using his height advantage inside.
42:38New Orleans has got two of five threes to go here in the fourth.
42:42Takes a three!
42:44Oh, he cannot hit!
42:47Gotten eight of 14 shots to drop so far here in the fourth quarter.
42:52Twenty feet out!
42:54Oh, it doesn't go!
42:56The Pelicans trail.
43:02Cash!
43:03That is a huge shot by Murray when his team needed it most.
43:07He just loves these moments.
43:09And the visitors call time here.
43:11Time out for 18.
43:29Mitchell!
43:37The free ball is down!
43:39Well orchestrated.
43:41And then the pass is right on the money.
43:45And so Murray will bring it up for the New Orleans Pelicans.
43:49They trail by three.
43:50Nifty move!
43:52Cleared away by Mitchell.
43:54Gone three for three from downtown in this fourth quarter.
44:01Ellis outside.
44:05Holmes down low.
44:07Covered by Williamson.
44:08He gets it to go!
44:10Well, that's just a mistake on defense.
44:12No one got a body on it.
44:14Well, New Orleans shooting around 44%.
44:17Not bad.
44:19Murray fires!
44:20It's good from beyond the arc.
44:23There is absolutely no fear in his eyes.
44:26He loves the moment.
44:28What a huge shot at this point in the game.
44:31What a huge shot at this point in the game.
44:33Mitchell!
44:35And I like the fact they didn't settle there.
44:38They worked for a higher percentage shot.
44:40And it's Willie Green calling the timeout here.
44:43There is a lot on the line.
44:45And he is determined to make sure everyone's on the same page.
45:15Oh, he beats him with the reverse.
45:17Nice!
45:17His nimbleness makes him a unique threat at the rim.
45:23And I think we'll see him milk the clock a bit.
45:25Yeah.
45:26Seems like the heady move right now.
45:28Yes!
45:29Locked in on the chain!
45:37Important possession here.
45:38Yeah, we'll see how they execute under pressure.
45:41Now eight seconds separating the two clocks.
45:44Well, they really needed that right there for Murray.
45:46That is a huge bucket.
45:49Here's Mitchell.
45:50And so they foul intentionally.
46:02And he commits the intentional foul.
46:04Yeah, just trying to keep this game alive.
46:07Not a bad foul right there.
46:16He hits the first one.
46:17And that makes it a three-point lead.
46:25And so both free throws good.
46:27And it's a four-point ball game.
46:29Making it a two-possession game is critical right here.
46:33Nice work coming through and doing exactly that.
46:36And the Pelicans call time here.
46:39We've got 22 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter of this one.
46:42From a coaching perspective, what are the keys to focus on here?
46:46No doubt.
46:47They've got to get a quick bucket here.
46:49You have to be smart here.
46:50And if they're successful, the foul has got to happen quickly.
47:03Both hands there for a little extra.
47:06Now that's how you capitalize on a screen.
47:09Yeah, good positioning too.
47:11Gave him a clear path to the hoop.
47:12Yeah, not only does he create the space he needs, but then he attacks downhill.
47:18Yeah, no choice but to foul in that situation.
47:21Although, that's not the guy you want to send to the free throw line.
47:30And the second free throw, no good.
47:32Tough break there.
47:34Here's New Orleans now.
47:35Hits a three-point game.
47:37Puts up the tray.
47:39The three is off.
47:41And they need to stop the clock.
47:43So there's the foul.
47:57He gets the first.
47:59And that gives him a four-point cushion.
48:05So he goes two for two at the line.
48:07And it's a five-point game.
48:09Stepped up to the line.
48:10And he took care of his business and guaranteed the win.
48:15The visiting club takes the win on the road.
48:18This was a hard-fought, well-earned victory for them.
48:22They had to dig deep to come out on top.
48:25Yeah, you know, some teams might buckle under the pressure towards the end.
48:29The crowd was so amped up.
48:31Such a hostile environment.
48:32But they stood tall and got the win.
48:35Well, folks, that's going to do it for now.
48:37With Tim Legler, Ally LaForce, and Grant Hill, this is Bryan Anderson.
48:42As always, we appreciate you tuning in tonight.
48:44As we leave, we present our player of the game.
49:01We'll see you next time.
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