Pelicans’ CLUTCH Struggles: How Zion Williamson Can Add 5+ Wins | NBA Playoffs Impact

Can the New Orleans Pelicans overcome their clutch struggles? A deep dive into the team’s late-game performance reveals shocking statistics and potential game-changers.

Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ underwhelming 46% win rate in close contests, highlighting Zion Williamson’s critical impact. The analysis covers strategies to boost clutch scoring, including developing isolation skills and leveraging Dejounte Murray’s abilities. Madison explores how health, especially Zion’s availability, could dramatically shift the team’s fortunes and playoff positioning.

Tune in for expert insights on how the Pelicans can transform their late-game execution and set the tone for a successful season.

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14 comments

  1. Hey Jake, your best guess, please senor…how many games does Z play this year?? Obviously, this depends on a million different factors and is utterly arbitrary. My guess is 51…no reason why, just my guess. You??⚜️

  2. Again with the ridiculous takes about Jordan Poole being a 3rd or 4th option. Trey Murphy is not the creator that Jordan Poole is and it's not even close. Dejounte is injured and we don't know what he'll look like when he comes back.
    Poole will be the 2nd option.

    Jake, you are sad excuse for a host. Your inability to objective when assessing this team and it's players is pathetic. If you can't be honest why host the show.

  3. I think Jordan Poole's impact will be felt more during non-Zion mins. Previously, there was only CJ to impact that. Jordan Poole will be a better option to keep the team scoring when Zion is not in the game. Poole is not just mid range dependent or 3pt dependent. He can create and requires more respect. TMIII will also benefit with Poole as his running mate in non Zion mins.

  8. Evaluate Poole when he is the 2nd or 3rd option. He will be more efficient due to not being the number 1 option like he was forced to play in Washington. I think we will see a better version of the player he was at GSW.

  10. In my opinion, as long as Willie Green is the head coach, we will never get out of the play-in. How can anyone be 0-24 being behind in the 4th quarter??
    I promise you if the Pels would have canned Willie & hired Tim Thibadeaux that stat would be far different!!!

  11. Willie couldn’t win in the 4th quarter when EVERYONE was healthy!!
    I will stand corrected if Willie can change from what he’s done the past 3 seasons, but he gets a vote of No Confidence from me. And, I’ve been a New Orleans basketball fan since the Pete Maravich era!

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