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The New Orleans Pelicans are off to another slow start, and some familiar problems are already showing up! Through the first three games, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Jeremiah Fears, and the Pelicans have shown flashes of offensive firepower, but defensive struggles and lineup questions are raising concerns.
In Episode 278 of New Orleans.Basketball, Raphael Rattler and Garrick "G-Money" Rattler break down the GOOD, the BAD, and everything in between from the Pelicans' opening three games.
🏀 THE BAD: EARLY WARNING SIGNS
Yves Missi's injury and what it means for the Pelicans' frontcourt
Can Jeremiah Fears and Dejounte Murray succeed together in the starting lineup?
🤔 THE BIG QUESTIONS
Is Zion Williamson doing enough to lead this team?
Are Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III meeting expectations?
Can Jordan Poole and Bennedict Mathurin play together consistently?
What adjustments does the coaching staff need to make?
🏠 UPCOMING 3-GAME HOMESTAND
Wednesday: Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets
Thursday: Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
Saturday: Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks
Can New Orleans take advantage of its home court and get the season back on track?
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
What's your biggest concern after the first three games?
Is it Zion Williamson, the Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears pairing, the defense, or the coaching?
Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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Pelicans Off to a Slow Start... Again!
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"Pelicans Off to Another SLOW START! Zion, Dejounte & Glaring Concerns" is an episode of NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast. Runtime 51 min. Published October 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.