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Pelicans news: Brandon Ingram challenged by Willie Green as season hangs in balance vs. Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder handled business on their homecourt to bring a 2-0 NBA Playoffs series lead into the Smoothie King Center on Saturday (April 27). The New Orleans Pelicans had a chance to steal a Game 1 win but a Game 2 blowout loss brought a dour mood into the locker room. The secret to guarding Ingram is out. The Pelicans noted a lack of free throws was frustrating as well in Game 1.
- The Oklahoman
Why it's a 'blessing' for New Orleans' Willie Green to coach against OKC's Mark Daigneault
New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green credits a 2016 visit to OKC with sparking his coaching career.
- ClutchPoints | New Orleans Pelicans News
Willie Green's defensive-minded Pelicans relieved to survive NBA Play-In crucible
The New Orleans Pelicans can be forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief following an NBA Play-In Tournament victory over the Sacramento Kings. Falling short of the NBA Playoffs would have kicked off a long offseason of roster reconsideration for a franchise perpetually asking 'what-if' since relocating to the Crescent City. Thankfully, Willie Green's defensive-minded squad pulled off a rare home win to survive the league's newest postseason venture. Next up is a first-round matchup with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, but that scouting session was on the backburner after advancing to the first round.
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| 21 | C |