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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: Why the Pelicans' Loss to the Thunder EXPOSES Major Trade Deadline DECISIONS
Description: New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder exposes glaring weaknesses just ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Can Zion Williamson’s offensive evolution and the emergence of Yves Missi as a rim protector offset catastrophic rebounding woes and lackluster three-point shooting? Jake Madison unpacks how the Pelicans’ defeat, despite a healthy roster and positive stretches from Saddiq Bey, highlights fundamental issues that must influence upcoming roster moves. Key topics include the impact of poor defensive rebounding, the team’s struggles from beyond the arc, questionable decisions from coach James Borrego, and how the front o...