Scooping the New Orleans Pelicans Links, Notes, and Quotes for March 5-6

New Orleans Pelicans article links from across the internet.

New Orleans Pelicans article links from across the internet.

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March 5-6

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Sep 27, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Zion Williamson during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

• Zion Returning the NOLA, Resuming Basketball Activities
• Pelicans Defense and Rookie Herb Jones Sparked 4-Game Win Streak
• Pelicans Beat Jazz Like a Mardi Gras Drum 124-90
• Zion Williamson Questions Linger
• Encouraging Zion Update on His Foot

Clutchpoints

Nov 5, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) sits on the bench during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

• Zion Williamson’s next step after return to New Orleans with Pelicans
• Zion Williamson makes huge move that will please Pelicans fans
• Pelicans star CJ McCollum vocal on escaping Damian Lillard’s shadow
• No Zion Williamson? No problem as Pelicans sets record never seen in NBA’s 75 years

NBA

Mar 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) steals the ball from Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

• Herbert Jones earning respect from NBA peers for his defensive performance, mentality
• Pelicans vs. Jazz Postgame Quotes
• Panzura postgame wrap: Pelicans 124, Jazz 90

Sports Keeda

• “Really starting to feel like the arrival of Thanos” - Reddit users get excited as Zion Williamson is cleared to return to basketball activities
• Making a statistical comparison between Shaquille O'Neal and Zion Willamson's first 2 years in the NBA
• “This guy is a potential Shaq in the paint dominant-wise” - Jason McIntyre on Zion Williamson’s success in the league so far, says ‘don’t put him in the Greg Oden category’

Fadeaway World

• Zion Williamson Has Returned To New Orleans And Has Been Cleared To Progress In Basketball Activities
• CJ McCollum Explains His Role On The Pelicans: “I’m The Primary Ball Handler Now. Before, Dame Was The Primary Ball Handler.”

New Orleans Pelicans Videos

Mar 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green gestures to his players in the second half against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Willie Green on Friday's win vs. Utah, roster rotations | Pelicans Practice Interview 3-5-22

• CJ McCollum on defense feeding offense, Herb Jones | Pelicans Practice Interview 3-5-22
• Mic'd Up w/ Willy Hernangomez | Pelicans vs. Jazz 3/4/22
• Willy Hernangomez on Herb Jones, seeing his teammates as family | Pelicans Postgame Interview 3-4
• Herbert Jones on guarding the best players every night | Pelicans Postgame Interview

More News on Zion

Nov 12, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Injured New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

NBC Sports

• Zion Williamson returning to New Orleans, will be around team as he continues rehab

CBS Sports

• Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star returning to New Orleans for basketball activities, per report - CBSSports.com

THE SPORTSRUSH

• “If Zion Williamson makes a return this season, LeBron James and the Lakers are definitely NOT making the play-in!”: NBA Twitter reacts to the Pelicans’ superstar’s latest injury update, hinting at a potential return this year

Brandon Ingram Notes

Mar 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and center Hassan Whiteside (21) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Ingram's stats since the All-Star break are outstanding.  The forward has: 

• 27.3 PPG
• 6.8 APG
• 5.8 RPG
• 61.4 FG%

Pelicans NBA Postseason Predictions

FiveThirtyEight.com and their analytics have the New Orleans Pelicans with a 35% chance of making the 2022 NBA Playoffs.   The team's projected record is 37-45 with only a 1% hope of reaching the NBA Finals, and 0.3% chance of claiming the NBA title.

Mar 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) reacts after dunking against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Quotes From Friday's Win Over the Jazz

"Herb is unbelievable. I'm super proud of him, the way he gets better. Every day, the way he works, his approach to the game." C-F Willy Hernangomez excitedly noted. "Herb should be in the conversation for Rookie of the Year, honestly."

"Once we had the break, it gave us some time to kind of go back to the drawing board and see what we can do better. Especially defensively. We knew offensively, and we had a chance to be okay. But if we can get stops. If we can get five more stops, seven more stops throughout the course of the game, was more offensive possessions for us," Green said.

READ PELICANS SCOOP ARTICLES

• Zion-less Pelicans Have Reason to be Optimistic
• New Orleans Pelicans Soar With High Ratings
• Pelicans, Brandon Ingram Disrobed the Kings 125-95
• Report: Encouraging Zion Williamson Update
• Pelicans Sign F Alize Johnson To 10-Day Contract
• Pelicans Rookie Herb Jones is a Tenacious Defender