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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23
'I Knew He Was Gonna Respond Well' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Draws Plaudits for His ‘Team First Mentality’ Amid Winning Streak
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, winning each of their last five games. During this stretch, Zion Williamson has bought into interim head coach James Borrego’s bold idea to come off the bench.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 23
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets
The Pelicans are suddenly on a roll. And yes, it’s still strange to type that. Zion Williamson scored 24 points and took over late, pouring in 10 straight during a decisive fourth-quarter stretch to lift New Orleans to a 119-113 win over Dallas.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22
Pelicans’ win over Mavericks accomplishes feat not seen since 2023
After a nightmare start to the 2025-26 season, hope is growing by the day for the young New Orleans Pelicans. Their young core is taking flight under the tutelage of interim head coach James Borrego, and they are filling up the win column in a hurry.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / December 23
Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win
Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 22
Pelicans surge in 4th quarter, dump Mavs for 5th straight win
Zion Williamson compiled 24 points and nine rebounds off the bench, helping the streaking New Orleans Pelicans rally for a 119-113 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
New Orleans Pelicans Storm Back To Beat the Dallas Mavericks, 119-113
The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Pelicans defeated the Mavericks 119-113 at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans improved to 8-22 and achieved a five-game win streak, while Dallas fell to 11-19.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 22
Pelicans' James Borrego no longer needs interim tag as win streak continues
James Borrego is an interim coach in name only.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22
Pelicans’ Karlo Matkovic slams down beautiful half-court Zion Williamson lob
The New Orleans Pelicans put their four-game winning streak on the line on Monday as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pelicans had a strong start, punctuated by the beautiful connection between Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 22
Pelicans Rumors: Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, James Borrego
The Pelicans are sitting at 7-22, which puts them squarely in evaluation mode, whether they want to call it that or not. Around the league, teams are paying attention.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 22
5 Teams That Could Realistically Trade for Pelicans' Dejounte Murray
The New Orleans Pelicans will be drawing a ton of attention ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. While the team is on a four-game winning streak, the Pelicans are expected to be sellers at the deadline as they are in the midst of a lost season and the early stages of a rebuild around Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.
Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 22
Pelicans' Yves Missi May Be the Odd Man Out Before Trade Deadline
The New Orleans Pelicans are riding high on a four-game winning streak after their recent 128-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Despite the win streak, New Orleans is just 7-22 on the year and near the bottom of the Western Conference.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Suddenly solid Pelicans try to take down Mavericks
Escaping from the Western Conference basement, the New Orleans Pelicans look to extend their winning streak to five games on Monday when they host the Dallas Mavericks.
Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 21
Pelicans Have Fascinating Saddiq Bey Decision to Make at Trade Deadline
When the New Orleans Pelicans acquired Saddiq Bey in the trade with the Wizards that brought in Jordan Poole in exchange for CJ McCollum, few thought that the veteran forward would turn into an elite role player for the team.
James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 21
James Borrego Is Pressing All the Right Buttons in Pelicans' Recent Surge
The New Orleans Pelicans won their fourth straight game of the season to improve to 7-22 and move out of the bottom of the Western Conference for the first time in weeks.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Pelicans claim first four-game winning streak with Pacers rout
Zion Williamson scored 29 points off the bench and every Pelican to play scored as New Orleans extended its season-high winning streak to four games with Saturday's 128-109 rout of visiting Indiana.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 20
Former Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green Reflects on Tenure in New Orleans
On November 15, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green after a disastrous 2–10 start to the season. The move marked the end of a five-season tenure defined by high character, early promise, but ultimately, a frustrating inability to overcome organizational hurdles and health issues.
Herbert Jones News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers seeking perimeter defense, eye Pelicans’ Herbert Jones
The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a defensive wing upgrade, and Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has emerged as a name high on the internal wish list.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17
Jordan Poole takes high road after fan mentions Draymond Green incident
It has been three years since the infamous altercation between former teammates Jordan Poole and Draymond Green during the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 training camp, but the issue hasn’t completely gone away.
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