Zion Williamson is unstoppable and the NBA has a new rivalry as the Pelicans beat the Suns

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Is Pelicans/Suns the best rivalry in the NBA right now? (Sorry for the video mess up)

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Yes! Can't wait till Sunday.

[@arrowgantonegreen839]

Best new rivalry. It ain't the Celtics vs Lakers yet, but give it time. Oh and FYI: When Zion was shooting free throws with 1:22 to go and the crowd was chanting "MVP!"; Willie HG stood up at the bench and waved to the crowd. The entire bench was laughing their collective asses off!

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

It's getting there...its time to take the west. I'll be watching Sundays game in the 🇬🇧!

[@nataliemay1930]

Can't wait for Sunday!!!

[@excusethedisturbance]

nah man. appreciate the audio. amazing podcast

[@vulturemode3464]

That last dunk was for the city! Thank you Zion for sending that statement 🫡

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The crowd wanted it!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The crowd wanted it!

[@montapalla5731]

💯

[@AR-io8fv]

NOT dunking that would break a more important unwritten rule. We have a generational athlete leading his team to the #1 seed. The NBA needed that. Let him cook and stretch his wings as he feels out what being a superstar is like. Fly my son.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Well said!

[@pzooka]

Take out that last sentence but yes

[@CharmaineSilva777]

I knew you would have a show about this tonight! Awesome game! Enjoyed this so much tonight. Loved making CP3 mad hahaha

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It was such a big win I had to

[@christurner2684]

Zion is a hybrid of Shaq, Barkley, and Blake Griffin, being 6'6 280lbs with that kind of athletic ability is just UNBELIEVABLE!, I hope the Pels stay healthy and go far in the playoffs, I'm from New Orleans so I'm rooting for my city all day everyday, LET'S GO PELS!!!!! 💪❤🔥✨

[@Clowning101]

You forgot derrick rose for the handles and explosiveness which leads to playmaking

[@alkebulanlion6198]

Also mj touch around the basket crazy

[@christurner2684]

@@Clowning101 Yea his handles are crazy for somebody his size, his speed with the ball is second to none

[@cornelius8124]

you can throw in young LeBron there too lol...Zion is seriously a generational talent !!!

[@cornelius8124]

@@christurner2684 he used to play pg...so instinct is definitely still there, especially playmaking

[@alkebulanlion6198]

Zion got that mj touch around the basket crazy Zion a monstar this game showed he a superstar and pelicans can get the chip this year. Go thru Zion he is unstoppable.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He's unstoppable right now

[@stmm8387]

Pelicans putting the league on notice!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

You know it!

[@jimchase3393]

I think the dunk was a bit calculated in a good way. If this was a New York team all ESPN would be talking about was them being in first. This is Zion putting us on the map saying if you don’t know now you know. You better ask somebody. We are the real deal. All that bubbled up and he put an explanation point on it.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It's certainly a top play that will get people paying attention!

[@JonLSmith]

Pelicans vs Suns is 1980’s/1990’s basketball beef! I love it❤️ New rivalry in the NBA!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It's fun when they don't like each other

[@TheMumboGumbo]

I just can’t stop thinking about that game. I’m about to drive 5 and a half hours to see the game tomorrow because I can’t wait to see the next chapter of this.

[@besupreme2000]

Cp3 should've dribbled it out first. He started it with that blown layup.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

That's a way to avoid it from happening

[@firstandten5461]

The team that's losing NEVER dribbles the ball out

[@vincevileborne]

IM SO PROUD RIGHT NOW BUT I KNOW ITS TOO SOON. BUT IVE BEEN HERE SINCE 2002. THE BIRTH OF THIS TEAM AND IM SO PROUD MAN. GEAUX PELS.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

You should be proud!

[@XxStealthTiger]

Great win! BI obviously feeling the win too(per his insta stories)! Sunday is gonna be fun!

[@rollspikegaming7459]

He ready to throw a punch on cp3 again 🤣

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Gonna be like a playoff game

[@andpkwy]

@locked on pelicans Been locked 🔒 in with your podcast for past 6 plus years, you always deliver and provide us with some great content Keep up the great work, 👌🏽 Best coverage

[@LockedOnPelicans]

THANK YOU for watching and listening!!!

[@EngJorgeSantana]

Zion last 5 games; 30.4 PPG 9.6 RPG 5.2 APG 68.4 FG% 68% shooting is ridiculous!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He's been incredible!

[@lucasl2559]

my goodness, if people cant see whats happening to this team on defense, i think people are missing out how crazy this Pels is developing THIS season to become a legit title contender on the fly as the season continue. Dyson is getting great minutes to show and work on defending opposing team best players.. NOW u pair that with Herb jones and man.. this team is being built to battle with Boston in the finals.. Boston have a really good team and if Dyson and Herb can be those shut down players AND the way this Pels is shooting lights out, the Pels will win the NBA finals. lets say they have a shooting slump in a game, this team is strong enough to play BULLY ball pounding that rock down low with JV, Larry, and Zion. ive been saying since summer that this team is DEEPPPP and they have not just 5 starters but probably 13+ starters on this team. their bench can be starters for many teams in this league. LETS GEAUX!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The defense has been really, really good this season

[@erniehelmer1263]

I hope BI coming back doesn’t effect Zion’s aggressiveness

[@rollspikegaming7459]

lol he won't BI can play offball. He can knock down 3's.. If Trey was perfect with Zion, Then BI would be the same. As BI plays off ball. y'all just afraid of the stats would go down.. as long as we're winning individuals stats doesn't matter

[@waing108]

@@rollspikegaming7459 yes man..i doubt Z & B would worry about their "stats" instead of win games...both stans just need to clam down...

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I think they'll figure it out

[@FesteringTsar]

By far the most unselfish team in the NBA next to the Warriors. I think they'll be fine. They feed off each other's success.

[@hammeraffe]

@@rollspikegaming7459 man stop the cap ingram is the biggest ballhog on the pels with cj

[@arrowgantonegreen839]

Thankful for this broadcast, right on time; and poignant. Thank you.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

HAD to do a bonus episode

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

That dunk was awesome...F them Suns..CP3 always moaning and he's a right little fouler too. Bring on the rivalry!! 😤🏀🇬🇧

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Sunday is gonna be fun

[@elliotchesters5017]

I’m so buzzing with this team, can’t wait for the rest of the season, LFG!

[@skatedurr]

LFG!!!!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Sunday is gonna be fun!

[@Gamez6444]

I appreciate the bonus pod. Already make one for every weekday but still made another. Thank you.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

You knew I was gonna have a show out!

[@lawrencerussell630]

ZION shouldn't have apologize for that DUNK

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He did not

[@lawrencerussell630]

That definitely his character

[@besupreme2000]

And CP3 went for Jose's ribs. Dirty player 🤬

[@rollspikegaming7459]

and I'm waiting for BI to throw a punch again to him 🤣

[@brandonmoss7976]

Really?!?!?!???? I wasn't able to watch the game. That's messed up 👹

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The irony of him being upset...

[@rollspikegaming7459]

@@brandonmoss7976 You missed the game it was so fun to watch the Suns were crying 🤣 booker got shut down by Dyson. CJ in the 2nd half as on fire. Naji was playing beautiful on both ends.

[@billjenkins2503]

That fourth quarter on Friday was great. Some of the best NBA play so far. Pels used defense to make up for cold shooting, very impressive

[@nolag4630]

Thanks Jake. It was unreal in the arena tonight! I wanted to storm the court like an SEC football game

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Haha me too!

[@arrowgantonegreen839]

I had to watch the Suns broadcast. One of the Suns announcers commented how loud the crowd was and made the accusation the Pels were pumping in additional crowd noise via the arena sound system.

[@ThisDude234]

@@arrowgantonegreen839 they've clearly never seen the Nola sports atmosphere 🤣🤣

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The crowd was amazing!

[@jacobfeet4870]

This was a great game neither less, I hope they don’t take the dunk at the end serious or as disrespect, I see it as extra oohs and ahhhs and makes the tickets even more worth it

[@blickyrubio66]

Let em take it personal what they gone do lol they all went after somebody else other than Zion them boys soft

[@jacobfeet4870]

@@blickyrubio66 no cap I’m sayin in general it’s better marketing too

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I mean it was definitely disrespectful. But I loved it

[@GamerArtTv]

Chris Paul is mad that New Orleans has moved on from him and the franchise is doing way better without him. The Suns were running up the score on the Warriors when they were winning by 25 points. Shooting 3’s with 2 minutes in the game.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Chris Paul has done this before, it's funny he was so upset

[@tobylanclos7409]

Jake don’t ever leave please, out of all the Locked on (basketball teams) hosts you’re by far the best.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I appreciate the kind words. Don't worry, not going anywhere!

[@treytrey6219]

Zion sooo good unbelievable can’t wait till the next one❕❕

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Sunday is gonna be lit

[@ellouisemiller4534]

Best Game I seen yet! Everybody knows what Zion and the Pelicans gonna do this season. Ok 'that guy', they gave us fair incredible show in my opinion! Waiting for the pelicans Sunday!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Great game! Sunday will be fun!

[@lazershow143]

The process to get here has been great!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It's been a very fun ride

[@noa360]

This is the definition of keep that same energy. My man Jake mean mugging even through the ad reads. AND FOR THAT SECOND LISTEN MAKE THAT LOCKED ON SAINTS!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

LOL I love it. Thank you!

[@albee429me]

Thanks for the bonus episode. Wow! Absolutely Fun to watch!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Had to put out a bonus show

[@Andrew26997]

This game should have definitely been on national television, especially if you are showing that lakers 76ers game. I hate the unwritten rule crap too, you don’t want the opposition to do something than don’t give them the opportunity to do it. In 2019 the pelicans and grizzlies had the top 2 picks in the nba draft, now they are currently the top two teams in the western conference record wise.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Let people have fun!

[@FesteringTsar]

Zion making the Suns cry was the best part of the night. How are they going to be mad when the game is already over and CP3 goes for a layup, misses and then they try to strip Larry of the ball? They chirped all night. Zion just man handled them.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Sore losers!

[@danelk7172]

Man I’m happy you mentioned Dyson, his stat line was nothing special but he Absolutely locked Book up. Seemed like the only buckets book got were when someone else was guarding him

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He was great!

[@FesteringTsar]

2 years in a row the Pels have seemingly gotten the best defensive player in the draft.

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Suns fans want to believe booker is hurt, but we know Dyson did that

[@FesteringTsar]

@@thebr0wnhornet Legit 2 years in a row the Pels have gotten the best defensive player in the draft.

[@waing108]

@@thebr0wnhornet for sure broker is hurt ~~just torn his mental a little bit & that's hurt

[@matthewclayton9822]

Phoenix just got outmuscled down the stretch. 72 points in the paint by the Pels! Incredible! Statement win.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

They had no answer

[@brandonderbes527]

Feeling good this morning!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I would hope so!

[@juanblanch8705]

The game was over. However Chris "I need my stats" Paul, did not hold the ball. He chose to shoot a minimally contested layup that he missed. There was no need for that shot. He's a guard. He's a point guard, he wanted to make a point. Unfortunately he didn't. The ball was still in play. So Zion explained to him the game is either over or it's on.

[@pfowler8310]

Yes well said!👍🏿⚜️👍🏿

[@LockedOnPelicans]

That's a great point

[@golion09]

Jonas and Naji are going to turn into the Road Warriors if the Suns start anything Sunday. They don't want that smoke 💪

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The Pels have guys ready for that!

[@wojciechkowalik7943]

Awesome Jake, thanks

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardsmith1764]

The Sun's need to be mad that they lost with Ingram nor Jones being available.

[@rollspikegaming7459]

with those two, it would be an overkill 🤣

[@brandonmoss7976]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Yup, they need to look in the mirror

[@boyyy8731]

After Sunday, I needed to come back to the highest moment of the season when life was good. Number 1 to the 9th seed. It's been a ride

[@davidwymer8244]

Bonus episode thx Jake!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Thanks for watching!

[@gilbertblankenship6481]

If you were granted a wish , that you could have one player over the next ten years who would develop without injury, you'd be crazy not to take this guy. Just hope he can stay healthy....

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Easily!

[@cameronwatson855]

You are much appreciated man ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 I love this pelicans team!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Thank you!

[@ellouisemiller4534]

Great game pelicans..liked that dump!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

So much fun!

[@whodatnola]

Willie was yelling at Jose to give the ball to z with the last 3 min

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Zion should be touching the ball every possession

[@apollonumberone5846]

That 360 did get me some fantasy basketball points too sooooooo cherry on top.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Haha I love it

[@rayrichard4103]

Even Suns Deandre Ayton actually talked about the loud n rowdy Pels fans n how the team fed off their energy!!!👍🏾

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I missed that. Love when opposing players say it

[@iamanitchymoose]

Hey Jake, I know this was a Zion takeover game, but the thumbnail should be the Pierre the Pelican calming Jose down 😂 You know the whole org is united when even the mascot is involved in a kerfuffle. Seriously though, appreciate you recording late mate. That was a character win by the Pels. Tied late, they didn't give up, threw quick jabs and Zion with the haymaker. F the controversy about the last jam man, people paid to see that and that was the Pelican's floor.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Pierre holding back Jose was hilarious

[@davidwags5703]

The Suns proved themselves has a dirty team last year ! They deserved that dunk and more !

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The irony of Chris Paul being upset by that...

[@tylerm7660]

lmao that picture of you ready to fight might be my new desktop background

[@LockedOnPelicans]

No one needs to see me that much

[@bryantlainez1143]

Jake to be honest with you, I have stuck with you and the Pels because I needed hope and you have always done it. I hear you less now because I believe in this team, but I want to thank you, you are great. Best of wishes and thank you for always making me believe in this team.

[@VisualAFMedia]

Geaux Pels ⚜️

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Go Pels!

[@balbenry2239]

Zion kept all them recipes!!

[@134DMAN]

Zion has arrived

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He looks so good recently

[@corytrill9254]

I don’t see why they mad about that last dunk when players regularly take a final shot when the clock is running down .. they just butt hurt cause they couldn’t stop him and won the game for the pels

[@LockedOnPelicans]

They could have avoided it

[@chrisbourgeois3755]

Hell Yes!!!!! That's all I can say.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Love it!

[@erictheard5561]

Also, can we get a pelicans emoji?!?

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I'd use it!

[@kevinjohnson6262]

Don't forget they did the same thing to the Pels the last time we played them. Dunking with a few seconds left in a blowout win. And now they want to get mad ! Go Pels !

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Sore losers

[@9thwardslim2105]

Folks seem to have forgotten Chris Paul’s 3 point make at the end of the playoff game last season. I guess the “unwritten”rule doesn’t apply to him

[@plids59]

Hi Jake, Yes

[@donaldprice194]

Fun. game.

[@coldJoker92]

Chris Paul went for an uncontested lay up with 9 seconds left instead of running the time out. But gets mad when Zion goes for a dunk right after. This ain’t BK. You can’t have it your way, Paul

[@LockedOnPelicans]

This is who CP3 is

[@pelicansnola4367]

Jake Madison 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 look up Phoenix say cheese 🧀 we'll see you Sunday so we can poke you again ✅ 📢 Big Z for MVP and Dunk on them again 🏀⚜️ Go Pels 💪💥

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Can't wait for Sunday

[@christhibodeaux9526]

My God, it looks like Zion is Neo in the Matrix when he figured out how to manipulate it! I love his confidence/ cockiness, MORE!!!!!!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Good analogy!

[@JonoBarnes]

NBA learning down here THIS SHIT MORE THAN A GAME!😤

[@Titanbrotha00]

Seems like the Saints had to die in order to give way to the Pelicans... Hopefully, we can have it all soon! Saints/Pelicans fan 4 Life!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The are taking note!

[@EnergyShift-kv4eu]

Didn’t Chris Paul make an aggress drive to the basket right before this play when he could have dribbled the clock out?

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Yup, they could have prevented this

[@gerryconstant4914]

A rivalry can only happen if you have 2 good teams & the Pelicans are good.

[@smh8824]

I’m so sorry for Chris Fraud. But I’m sure he’ll be back with more aggressive flopping.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He's gonna be on one Sunday

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

Jake, get that mean mug on a t-shirt... #Jakescowl 🤣🤣🏀🇬🇧

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Hahaha

[@ApeTogetherStrong-v1v]

1-0 checked! 2 more to go!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Can't wait for Sunday

[@erictheard5561]

My Pels!!! It’s definitely a rivalry going forward. Just wait until Sunday!! Also, Zion wasn’t even there during the playoffs last year so play better Bball bc we simply looked better than the suns tonight. The dunk was unnecessary but not out of hand for a home crowd that craved it. And CP knows better being from here. I’m gonna say it again,,, Cooter Browns is the spot to watch if you don’t have tickets.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

The crowd LOVED it!

[@LuffyZoroSanji97]

Let's go Pelicans! Take that loss

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Go Pels!

[@waing108]

two more wins then suns is our son

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Next two will be intense

[@keishunnjohnson4173]

We all saw that fake foul where “That guy” hit Jose on the ribs pretending he was going for the ball.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Everyone knows he's one of the dirtiest players in the league

[@BioZombie77]

My man said the pels have a new rivalry dude the sun's are rivals with everyone at this point.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Haha everyone hates them!

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

NBA messed up no Xmas day game for Pels...Xmas Day 2024 Pels Vs Suns...🏀🇬🇧

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Feels like that'll happen

[@hammeraffe]

ingram fans do you still think that Zion is not the number 1 option and ingram is his sidekick ? haha

[@EngJorgeSantana]

😂😂😂 fighting Jake!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I have fun with the thumbnails

[@yulllaw8322]

Chips on the way 😋

[@LockedOnPelicans]

You're looking way ahead!

[@yulllaw8322]

@@LockedOnPelicans I made that statement before this season started. I also made bet against a Houston Rockets fan. Told him that we would leave them in the dust and that we had a dynasty in the making.

[@mmoan2]

i basically got out of bed early to see if you made a video to revel in the victory. Also, so ends the ridiculous unwritten rule that a shot in the final seconds is a slap in the face. Coach playing the first squad until the buzzer when the team is up by 30-that’s unsportsmanlike. No one in the world except for a few touchy Suns players cared about the dunk.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It's only a problem when someone does it to them

[@mmoan2]

@@LockedOnPelicans I believe in unwritten rules and respect and codes among players to an extent. I played a lot of sports and didn’t enjoy embarassing defeated opponents. But throwing down a 360 degree windmill to cap off a big home win against a rival is the kind of thing fans pay to see. It’s the equivalent of a baseball player tossing a bat after a walk off homer. Not disrespectful, just excited.

[@KarlMarkyMarxx]

ZANOS

[@brandonmoss7976]

And just think he was missing **two** Infinity Stones for this game 🤣✨😳😤

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Pretty much sums it up

[@bradleynelson8754]

The dunk felt like the cherry on top of the who game as a statement of who we r this season. We were the #1 seed and had to prove that it wasn’t a fluke, we were playing the #2 seed, a team that we had some bad blood and lost a tough series last year. The fact that the last couple plays of the game were meaningless bcoz we had already confirmed the W showed we’d smashed them, the Z dunk meant nothing except the Suns weren’t good enough. The Suns actually played pretty well, we were just so much better. If u don’t like the dunk, tough, shouldn’t be in that position anyway if u think ur good emough

[@shelemoore2129]

I've done and will do again if needed My Truth I Own

[@popunkid]

Hey Jake, is that a Joy Division/NOP shirt? If so, I need a link bro...

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It is! It's from Dirty Coast

[@rayrichard4103]

When BI comes back, Z is REALLY gonna start flirting wit more triple doubles! BI is probably the best “pure shooter” on the team, esp at midrange!!!

[@LockedOnPelicans]

It adds another threat teams need to account for

[@elliotchesters5017]

For anyone wanting Zion as the MVP bet, the odds on SkyBet (Uk based) is 100/1!

[@DaZenith]

Exactly it was a home game. if zion wouldve done that in pheonix then i could understand. he is there to entertain a crowd who pays his employer to see him so it's only right that he throws it down if you ask me. they're gonna turn this into a thing but it's baseless

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I just tend to think unwritten rules are stupid

[@beegizzle5605]

Now that I’m off that Friday night high that stare is pretty creepy

[@itse6529]

If he was mad about the dunk, why’d he shoot tryna run up his stats? That’s hypocritical

[@shawnallen1957]

don’t know if you covered it cause i’m still listening to show but chris paul missed a layup when he should have dribbled ball out… you don’t want no smoke dribble ball out

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I mentioned it!

[@westbankrick885]

My team everyday

[@leobornlakw]

Do not look past Memphis...they will be right with us all season

[@pfowler8310]

No worries our PELICANs will be standing tall in the end!PELICANS⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@LockedOnPelicans]

That'll be a fun battle too

[@samhillson898]

if yoiu watch teams that consistently win you will notice showing off is not something they do- I am nbot impressed by a guy who makes an uncontested dunk- when the game is over- let's concentrate on winning not showboating

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I mean, they also won because Zion was unstoppable

[@kenethsaulsberry6735]

Lol at the picture😂

[@LockedOnPelicans]

Y'all know I have fun with the thumbnails

[@rayrichard4103]

Dunno if it’s true, but somebody on Twitter posted dat Booker may have aggravated his hammy late in da game, but we’ll see.

[@LockedOnPelicans]

He wasn't in the game late so maybe?

[@darren2667]

If Zion drives to the basket on every touch he's bound to suffer a very serious injury...Zion prolong your career get a JUMPER BRO>>>

[@jaywells9092]

That's why having B.I carry some of the load is BIG TIME for the Pels

[@jimwatson9731]

Messed up two days in a row. Lol and I think maybe our rivalry with lakers is tied with the suns honestly

[@LockedOnPelicans]

I figured out what it was so it won't happen again at least!