Zion Williamson and the Pelicans can get REDEMPTION and REVENGE against LeBron James and the Lakers

It all comes down to the final game of the regular season for Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jake Madison explains how the Pels can get revenge and redemption for their In-Season Tournament loss to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, incredible shooting from CJ McCollum, who set a Pelicans record, and Trey Murphy, along with amazing defense was key to the win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
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[@dexterbeagle6732]

What a game! Pels looked great! Even Zion hit a three 😮

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

Too good to be true, this next game counts more than that in season mickey mouse trophy...LETS GO PELS! 🏀🇬🇧

[@musestarlight1]

Y'all could have been the six seed and now we're sending your asses home 😂

[@shanebrownlee69]

The funny thing is, they don't really need home court advantage with the best road record in the league. 🤙

[@joenelson6520]

Warrior fans were salty like the bay after the game

[@rayrichard4103]

The Pels zone D has been a new wrinkle das paid off for em! 👍🏾

[@rickypronia2494]

It has been an up and down and up and down and up season. I enjoyed watching the Pelicans this year and wishing the team more success!

[@coreyadonis419]

Zion wasn't the only person that had a bad game against the Lakers last time I checked the whole team played bad

[@rileykijek6544]

Everydayer Whatever mindset we’ve had this road trip pels need to keep it as long as they possibly can

[@ChildishDfollowsGod]

Road trip. That was the mindset. They win on the road I would feel better if we were playing in LA.

[@reniedowell9992]

Great win, Pels, let's bring that same shooting, defense, and energy to the Smoothie King Center, and let's BEAT THE lakers

[@calvinwashington492]

Let's get this win go Pels PHX,AZ

[@aaronbenandi2851]

Even when we weren't playing well in the 1st it was just clear that we have become the better team. Amazing how far we have come since the 2015 playoff series against them when their run started.

[@matthewclayton9822]

2nd quarter was just amazing. Seeing those 3s fall was a thing of beauty. Huge win for the Pels. Let’s see if they finish the season off right!

[@jdthomasBR225]

I think come playoffs the Pels can go small ball with Z at the 5, Trey at the 4, Dyson and Herb at 2 & 3 with BI operating in a point forward roll. That funky line will give teams fits offensively and defensively. Talking situational, of course.

[@reniedowell9992]

I agree 👍🏽

[@lawrencerussell630]

Good to see Z unleashing his game

[@adriankendrick4281]

Yes he has been fun to watch

[@DHW448]

Thanks, Jake. I really enjoyed hanging out here with my Pelicans family.

[@rileykijek6544]

Are you worried at all that BI will mess up the Pels 3pt shooting? BI returning is an absolute positive but he has a trend of starting slow coming back from injury and if he plays a decent amount and has one of those games where he only attempts 1 three pointer, that could cost us this game because the pels have been winning by bombing away

[@rollspikegaming7459]

so you rather let BI watch the Pels getting destroyed in the playoffs? 😂 without BI y'all won't even get the first round. the Lakers might beat the Pels this sunday without him.

[@deonsmith37]

Nall... you have a point. Trey needs to remain the starter.

[@netopierre3477]

Just having him on bench with teammates and spelling anybody get Hott, we got this

[@user-yw3gj1km5j]

Let him come off the bench , we need that 3pt shooting

[@quinnallen1951]

Bi is the reason we play together, his playmaker skills this season has been great, he is definitely needed

[@ABCDEFGH-qw5iv]

The defense has been so good lately!

[@ksquareshow4480]

The fact that Zion is attempting to expand is game offensively is a great thing. It’s true that he does get a lot going to the goal. He hast to go to the goal with the mindset of trying to score instead of trying to get fouled

[@Montas19]

If I were Willie Green, I wouldn't play Ingram at all. This current group of players has built up momentum and trying to intergrate BI back into the team might mess up said momentum.

[@Marine0311MJ]

If he's healthy,, he HAS to get a game under his belt and see how his body adjusts and feels before the playoffs. I honestly feel he's not really ready, but they need him for the playoffs so they're rushing him for this last game of the season to hopefully get his rust off.

[@doweiitd9363]

These boys showed no quit they went down big but did not waiver. Let's go Pels. D D D fence

[@tlomac]

A pels win would knock the lakers to the 10 seed most likely

[@gerryconstant4914]

Golden State is resting their old players for the Play-in so they will be in the 9 or 8 seed

[@EastBoiTrell]

I don’t think the pels will win I think the lakers are gonna have one of those games

[@drick2480]

@@EastBoiTrellGood instincts

[@EastBoiTrell]

@@drick2480 appreciate you bro

[@rickypronia2494]

Wonder why we play better on the road than at home? Does not make any sense!

[@reniedowell9992]

I agree, I don't understand that.

[@JaylinThompson]

Oh my goodness... how does that old man on the Lakers keep locking up Zion?? There's always Tuesday, but the Pels are in trouble!

[@musestarlight1]

Big trouble especially if you have to face the warriors or go home

[@tommyjones8290]

Zion was tired and deserveably so and Draymon Green fouled him on virtually every possession. When BI went down some thought the Pels would fold but Zion has carried this team like a true elite superstar. Herb has Trey and Zion playing swarming defense and defense led by Herb, Dyson, Jose and Naji have been tremendous! We can't trail early against the Lakers though. We have to watch our shot selection and pull CJ and JV out when we need crucial stops or to protect a lead. Finally, no disrespect but I would save BI for the playoffs because this a huge game and we need Dyson's defense more than BI's offense right now. Go Pels!

[@thomasvise140]

Dyson Daniels played lights out on defense!!!

[@tommyjones7234]

Smoothie King will be "jumping" tomorrow!

[@gerryconstant4914]

Great fun season

[@VinceDemp]

Can this team bring this road energy to the Blender? They can’t shoot at home. Fingers crossed.

[@Pels1975]

Does anyone know if any bars will definitely have the audio for tomorrow's game vs the Lakers? I've been to Mid City Yacht Club, Bayou BG, and Wrong Iron for big games in the past when they had no audio. Also hoping I can find a place that will also be showing the Suns game. Any input appreciated.

[@tristanpfiffner8774]

Need to win

[@buckybuck1820]

Interesting Lakers facts below: 1. Did you know the Lakers free throw differential over the last two seasons is well over +1100 more free throws than their opponents? They lead the league in that category. The second place team doesn’t even crack +350. 2. Did you know that if you combined the free throw differential of the teams in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place the Lakers would still have a comfortable lead over that team? 3. Did you know that the Lakers have shot more free throws than their opponent’s in 21out of the last 22 games? The one game they shot less was by 4 free throws. 4. Did you know that during a recent game where the Lakers played the Timberwolves they shot 31 free throws to Minnesota’s 11? This was a game Lebron missed and Anthony Davis sat for 3 and a half quarters due to injury. 5. Did you know the league is outright attempting and succeeding to rig games in the Lakers favor? I’m not looking forward to tomorrow’s game and the Pelicans certainly shouldn’t feel confident anytime they play the Lakers. Keep staying silent about the obvious!

[@David-ht9jz]

Get your facts straight. Pels gonna make another 20 3’s??? I don’t think so. They’ve only won these last 2 games because hot shorting. And lakers offense…. Ummm… have u been watching them? Since new lineup lakers are cooking. Only reason why lakers lost 2 games here recently is because ad and bron were out and matchups…. Um lakers have ad and bron to match up with Zion not like kings and warriors… your silly man

[@gregoryguidry4958]

If Trey and C.J. get cold they need to put in Hawk and Matt Ryan, that`s the problem with Green he keeps them in if their ice cold Hawk is capable of scoring 30 points.

[@mark.e6107]

BI is number 2.....the organization needs to realize that...its best for the team. BI may be a more likeable person, but the team performs better when Zion is number 1 and CJ is number 2

[@quinnallen1951]

I hope Zion doesn't watch this, this team is not selfish and Zion should not put to much into this game and finish playing unselfishly

[@rome8180]

I don't see the Pelicans beating LeBron in an important game. Hopefully Minnesota beats Phoenix to make it a moot point.

[@mark.e6107]

How about introducing Zion last...and treating him like the star. He's clearly the best player. Why are they treating him like a second tier star. They did it with Jrue Holiday too...he was clearly number 3, but he got number 1 respect

[@Opulence94]

The Pelicans are shooting more 3s …thats what been the fix

[@Don-md6wn]

And they've been hitting them at percentages that aren't sustainable in the long run. That's not to say they shouldn't keep shooting a lot of them because they're efficient shots and spread the floor for Zion and others to attack the basket.

[@nolag4630]

Mr. ErryDat'rr 👈🏾 Let's Geaux Jake!! Ohhh best believe we ready for the Sunday Showdown at The Blender!!! BI coming back and I promise this will be the game that the national media finally puts RESPECT on the Pels name

[@blunar844]

It’s about time fans put some respeck on CJ name… Ppl be quiet when he hoopin hoopin but if he has one bad game haters come out and wanna trade him.. Ridiculous!! Dude was the best player in the floor Faxx

[@mark.e6107]

What's up with Willie Green Starting BI and playing Jonas 7 mins. BI is coming off injury where we were rolling, and Larry Nance missed the past few games. I get that Jonas is a little slow, but we do not have the size to compete with Larry Nance versus the Lakers

[@azraelbellard6846]

⚜️

[@leonhannibaljr6578]

If they can keep everyone to together even with I've great team

[@LALAAmador-rd4ve]

Oh no you made me realize that we just won 4 in a row and we haven’t won 5 in a row yet this season 😔 hope we change that tomorrow

[@LALAAmador-rd4ve]

I was right 😢

[@tehutim]

The Nuggets are currently in third correct

[@VisualAFMedia]

Geaux Pels ⚜️

[@connerdiamond7746]

We need to win and also we need the suns to win and Denver to win. That would make us match up with the timberwolves instead of Denver correct?

[@dariusdragomir9414]

Ugn, i cant belive all this fight and we get fkng nuggets in the first round

[@user-yw3gj1km5j]

TBD, but I like our chances against any team

[@charles2731]

They should relish the opportunity to bounce the defending champs in the first round.

[@dariusdragomir9414]

@@charles2731 i think its up to ingram, if he s not 100% i dont want to raise my expectations

[@reniedowell9992]

I love our chances against the Nuggets

[@SkelicanChris]

Everydayer! Can't wait for revenge Zion game!

[@mynameisethan6]

🐐

[@plids59]

Hi Jake

[@smh8824]

Sure pels are banging rn. However Two playoffs apparence in five seasons, with all the assets and picks we had ... the overall result is just mediocre at best. Let's see if Griff can make a decent trade this summer, this team might be a true contender next season. I just don't trust anything of what Griff does though. As for the present Let's get the WIN n50!!! It would be an epic end of the season against the fakers.

[@marcusjohnson5664]

Lakers ain’t the Warriors. They have size and will use it. AD has motivation vs NO too. Can’t wait for tomorrow 🍿

[@thomasvise140]

Remember, we kicked the Lakers ass by 20 last time we played them in The Blender!!

[@MrSimba27]

This season, the Pelicans haven't won 5 games in a row... Will they finally get that 5th win? We shall see if the legend of "Play-in Willie " lives on this Sunday. 🤞🏾

[@rayrichard4103]

Soo, BI comes back, do you start him? Off da bench? 🤔

[@papsvanbagsyo]

If we win tomorrow, is the season still a disappointment, Jake?

[@michaelkazuallocz1541]

LAKERS FAN HERE AFTER MY LAKERS W !!! 😈 ONCE AGAIN A DEMOLISHMENT N ZION STRUGGLED !

[@musestarlight1]

And.... You blew it 😂

[@hammeraffe]

I think we should shutdown ingram for the playoffs he can destroy the chemistry now

[@AlexFleming-xr5ue]

Steve carell at the pelicans go on about a 30 to nothing run without calling the time out now I see we will get it from. It's a parrot that Steve has been feasting on Mark Jackson accomplishments All that time depending on two splash Brothers this game showed me that the pelicans has the potential to have four splash Brothers😊 William had since the call time out in this game accomplishments and now he's about to be exposed

[@LuffyZoroSanji97]

Every dayer

[@gerryconstant4914]

Let BI test his knee while coming off the bench for 5 minute stretches & ride the bike to stay warm. They can lose & actually get the 6 because the Suns play in Minnesota & they have something to play for. Let him get his 20 minutes off the bench if his knee is ready. Naji is out of the rotation.

[@heartbreakkid5463]

Revenge.. yeah Good luck 😂

[@TSCOTT-oz5vy]

Pels are locked at 6th seed. All they had to do was win the last two games. Why play the Big 3. I may be wrong, but.. Geaux Pels!

[@KleinpeterHank]

The whole team was terrible in that IST game. Win Sunday and it’s all in the past.

[@71SanClare]

Zion looked lost and floated around. The whole team looked like Lebron fanboys just spectating.

[@glynnstephens822]

THE SEASON IS A DISAPPOINTMENT NO MATTER WHAT as per jake

[@benjaminkirk5143]

Please beat LA

[@paulthompson7776]

Why are scared of the Laker but played the warriors like it was the championship.Are playing like punks.

[@michaelkazuallocz1541]

STRAIGHT UP ! LOL 😂 #LAKERSGANG

[@abj504]

Comment 😊

[@netopierre3477]

Next year keep JV Big man, bring in youngster, maybe whoever comes out from UCONN OR PURDUE, jack Lakers no1, do them no favors.

[@denzelhorton2257]

Every dayer comment

[@musestarlight1]

Revenge 😂 AD should have just left and then you guys would have gotten nothing. AD did you a favor fools

[@marvinmurillo6363]

Pelicants will be 8 seed

[@EBizz85]

Fuck it .. please beat the Lakers. If kings win they make it back to 8

[@keano1416]

Nuggets lost to the Spurs 🙄 if they finish 1st we could avoid them until the c.finals

[@stutts15ify]

When we win wish every pels fan would have on a davis jersey to show him what could have been 😂

[@jperello001]

Is it me or did Zion have a few defensive breakdowns during the game? It seemed he was gassed! I think we are finally getting the real trigga back!

[@Marine0311MJ]

Z played a really good defensive game.. been really engaged the last 20-30 games

[@killakam1211]

Sure but he also had 6 steals. Kind of impossible to be perfect the whole game. Lapses happen

[@jefferyfennix1114]

Who are you? Zion was playing defense on whoever was in front of him with 6 steals.

[@rollspikegaming7459]

​​@@jefferyfennix1114and got cooked by wiggins and curry leaving him in the dust, his steals isn't because he played lockdown defense but he caught them offguard and also Warriors are prone to turnovers they always do risky passes. I've been watching them play and thats their tendencies.

[@jefferyfennix1114]

@rollspikegaming7459 started BI and lost the chemistry with Zion, Trey, CJ, Herb, and JV. They just beat three good teams on the road, and you play BI, who has not played in 3 weeks. Not blaming BI, but BI and Zion dies not work at all.

[@jefferyfennix1114]

Jake, why do you keep saying Zion can rewrite what happened in the In-Season playoffs? Did not CJ, BI, Herb, JV, and others play against the Lakers. Everyone was terrible even coaching. With fans like yall keep blaming everything on him, yall are not loyal.

[@rollspikegaming7459]

26pts on 26 shots. that ain't impressive. He's getting carried by CJ, we would have lost if not for him. CJ has more Points, assists and rebounds than him despite taking a fewer shots. Zion is overrated.

[@brandonleemoss]

Ok Jane😉

[@Antonius1911]

They played off one another.

[@deonsmith37]

Not so bright this comment

[@spo2400]

when you only look box scores and not actually watch the game you become this guy

[@Y.O.-le5tk]

There Rollo Spike gayming hatin on Zion..roll down the river 😂😂

[@mark.e6107]

How about introducing Zion last...and treating him like the star. He's clearly the best player. Why are they treating him like a second tier star? They did it with Jrue Holiday too...he was clearly number 3, but he got number 1 respect