New Orleans Pelicans Weekly

Andy Portsmith

Daily game recaps for New Orleans Pelicans — part of the Afterplay Network.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Nov 9, 2026: 87-138 vs Golden State Warriors

    A brutally honest look at the 138-87 loss in San Francisco, what went wrong beyond the rested stars, and what this thin rotation means for the Pelicans going forward.

  2. 2d ago

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Nov 8, 2026: 123-139 vs LA Clippers

    The Pelicans fought back from a halftime deficit and grabbed the lead in the third quarter, only to disappear completely in the fourth. Mike breaks down how a promising game slipped away on the road and what it means for this team heading into the next stop.

  3. 4d ago

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Nov 6, 2026: 109-115 vs Minnesota Timberwolves

    The Pelicans led by two going into the fourth quarter and looked ready to extend their winning streak to five. Then LaMelo Ball took over, Herb Jones fouled out in 14 minutes, and Minnesota grabbed offensive rebound after offensive rebound. Mike breaks down how a game that felt winnable slipped away.

  4. 6d ago

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Nov 4, 2026: 120-113 vs Utah Jazz

    The Pelicans erase a six-point overtime deficit with a 14-0 run to beat Utah 120-113, claiming their fourth straight win. Saddiq Bey takes over late, Derik Queen puts together a monster game, and this team that started 0-4 just won't stop climbing.

  5. Nov 3

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Nov 2, 2026: 135-134 vs Memphis Grizzlies

    New Orleans beats Memphis 135-134 in overtime on the road, snapping the Grizzlies' six-game winning streak behind 25 points and 11 boards from Zion Williamson, a career night from Karlo Matkovic, and ice in the veins from Jeremiah Fears down the stretch.

  6. Nov 1

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 31, 2026: 121-99 vs Atlanta Hawks

    Saddiq Bey came off the bench and dropped a season-high 25 points as the Pelicans overwhelmed the Hawks from the opening tip, winning 121-99 at the Smoothie King Center. Join Mike Michaelson for a breakdown of the dominant first quarter, Bey's breakout performance, and what this means for New Orleans at 2-4.

  7. Oct 30

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 29, 2026: 132-120 vs Sacramento Kings

    Jeremiah Fears delivers a career-defining performance as the Pelicans shake off their 0-4 start and beat Sacramento 132-120 at Smoothie King Center.

  8. Oct 29

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 28, 2026: 91-104 vs Denver Nuggets

    The Pelicans fell to Denver 104-91 at home, dropping to 0-4 to start the season. Mike Michaelson breaks down how a 37-point first quarter buried New Orleans, what Jokic's triple-double revealed, and where there's still reason for hope.

  9. Oct 25

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 24, 2026: 135-141 vs Denver Nuggets

    The Pelicans blew a 22-point lead and lost 141-135 in overtime to Denver on the second night of a back-to-back. Mike breaks down how it all fell apart and what this 0-3 start means.

  10. Oct 24

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 23, 2026: 119-120 vs Utah Jazz

    A raw, honest breakdown of the Pelicans' gut-wrenching one-point loss to Utah in Salt Lake City, where a four-point third-quarter lead evaporated in twelve minutes of basketball.

  11. Oct 22

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 21, 2026: 120-123 vs Indiana Pacers

    The Pelicans led by ten at halftime, held a six-point cushion entering the fourth quarter, and watched it all unravel in front of 17,000 fans on opening night. A gut-punch 123-120 loss to Indiana.

  12. Oct 17

    New Orleans Pelicans Game Review — Oct 16, 2026: 107-106 vs Washington Wizards

    The New Orleans Pelicans close out the 2026 preseason with a nail-biting 107-106 victory over the Washington Wizards. Mike Michaelson breaks down how this one-point win felt different from last year's collapses, what Saddiq Bey's emergence means, and why shooting 19 percent from three still got the job done.

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Daily game recaps for New Orleans Pelicans — part of the Afterplay Network.

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  • Creator
    Andy Portsmith
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Andy Portsmith
  • Show Website
    New Orleans Pelicans Weekly