WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans will be without injured star forward Brandon Ingram for at least two weeks as they fight for an NBA playoff berth, the team said on Friday, March 22. New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram (AFP/File photo) Ingram underwent an MRI exam after...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Miami Heat scoring leader Jimmy Butler was among five players suspended by the NBA on Sunday, Feb. 25, for their roles in an on-court brawl between the Heat and New Orleans Pelicans. Naji Marshall of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat are involved in an...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks roared out of the NBA All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over Western Conference leaders Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 23. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics shook off a sluggish start to beat lowly Washington on Friday, Feb. 9, as the Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive clinic in their win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics (AFP) The league-leading Celtics looked dull and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson drove for the game-winning layup in the waning seconds on Friday, Feb. 2, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-113 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) ​ Williamson finished with 33 points and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat dunks past LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers as Max...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Ja Morant made a scintillating return from a 25-game suspension on Tuesday, Dec. 19, driving for a game-winning layup as time expired to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 115-113 NBA victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball over...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson erupted for 36 points as the New Orleans Pelicans exploited the absence of Anthony Edwards to upset the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-107 on Monday, Dec. 11. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) Williamson spearheaded a dominant offensive performance...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament nears its climax in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 7, with the world of basketball in near-unanimous agreement that the event has been a dazzling success. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three-point basket. (AFP) Four...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics, 122-112, on Monday, Dec. 4, to reach the semifinals of the NBA's new in-season tournament. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics handles the ball while being guarded by Tyrese...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 131-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Feb. 4, even as Lakers superstar LeBron James crept closer to the NBA all-time scoring record. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans got back to winning ways on Thursday, Dec. 22, with CJ McCollum scoring a season-high 40 points in a 126-117 win over the struggling San Antonio Spurs. In this file photo, CJ McCollum of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket against Zach LaVine of the...
