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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: CONVINCED: The Case for James Borrego—Why the New Orleans Pelicans Should MAKE Him Head Coach NOW
Description: James Borrego positions himself as the ideal next head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, proving he can maximize a flawed roster and secure Zion Williamson’s buy-in to a less ball-dominant role. Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ narrow 111-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, spotlighting Borrego’s tactical adjustments, the emergence of Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, and Herb Jones in the starting lineup, and the tough realities of missed shots during crunch time.
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Key insights include the Pelicans’ rebounding struggles—surrendering 8 offensive boards to Cleveland in the fourth quarter—and their urgent need f...