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Kay Jones Davis
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Fansided: Pelican Debrief
11h
It was an almost normal fan experience at the New Orleans Pelicans' game on Wednesday night. Sure, you still have to mask up. And there is still social dis...
... activity on the bench was almost as enjoyable as the play on the court. From Nicolo Melli and Eric Bledsoe taking time to coach up rookie Kira Lewis, Jr after his 3rd ...
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JEFF NOWAKStaff writer
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NOLA
24 Feb
Zion Williamson is an All-Star for the New Orleans Pelicans, but has he earned the spot?
... tics. A sign of things to come? On impact of Josh Hart, Lonzo Ball and, yes, Nicolo Melli. Lookahead to the NBA trade deadline and more. Can't see the player below? ...
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Jim Eichenhofer
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NBA
24 Feb
1) Add “2021 NBA All-Star” to Zion Williamson’s ever-expanding basketball resume. The second-year forward was named a Western Conference reserve last night. Read about his top 10 performances
... th the media about his All-Star selection. Read 4) Read about 5) , Nicolo Melli and Stan Van Gundy spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice. Tags , , , , ...
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SCOTT KUSHNERContributing writer
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NOLA
24 Feb
Zion Williamson is an All Star.
... . “Everyone is talking about how dominant he is physically,” reserve forward Nicolo Melli said. “But I think he’s a good basketball player. He knows how to play baske ...
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Jim Eichenhofer
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NBA
23 Feb
1) In the midst of a rare break featuring two full days off without games, New Orleans (13-17) heads back to the practice gym Tuesday, to begin preparations for Wednesday’s home game vs.
... is afternoon of post-practice interviews with Stan Van Gundy, Lonzo Ball and Nicolo Melli. In other NBA news Tuesday, All-Star reserves will be announced prior to TNT ...
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Jacob Rude
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USA Today: Lonzo Wire
23 Feb
Behind super individual defense from Josh Hart and Lonzo Ball, the New Orleans Pelicans staged a monster comeback against Boston on Sunday.
... with the group of Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Nicolo Melli. While the first four are mainstays in the rotation, The 17 minutes from Mel ...
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Mark Murphy
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Boston Herald
23 Feb
It’s befitting a .500 team – especially this one – that one of their most frustrating losses of the season caught them at their best AND worst.
... n Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Fe ...
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Hayden Bird
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Boston Globe Media
22 Feb
"You've got to close that out if you want to be taken seriously as a contender in this league, particularly with that much offensive talent."
... , particularly with that much offensive talent." Kemba Walker drives against Nicolo Melli. –Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images By , Boston.com Staff February 22, ...
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Aaron Kellerstrass
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Fansided: Pelican Debrief
22 Feb
The New Orleans Pelicans got a boost from the energy and hustle of Nicolo Melli against the Boston Celtics. If you just looked at the stat sheet you'd righ...
... step up, so maybe this game can be a start for Melli. New Orleans Pelicans: Nicolo Melli is more important than you think The Pelicans have struggled to shoot the 3- ...
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Abigail Adams
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NESN
23 Feb
The Boston Celtics blew a 24-point lead in their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at Smoothie King Center.
... inutes left on ABC. pic.twitter.com/p01rRgq7Ri— NBA (@NBA) February 21, 2021 Nicolo Melli gave the Pelicans the lead with his own 3-pointer just 30 seconds later. The ...
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by:
Aaron Kellerstrass
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Fansided: Pelican Debrief
22 Feb
The New Orleans Pelicans did something agains the Celtics that they haven't done much of this year, which is win a close game. After a lackluster first hal...
... ence on the perimeter was what turned the game around. New Orleans Pelicans: Nicolo Melli might deserve another chance Melli still can’t hit a shot, as he only made o ...
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Michael Mulford
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USA Today: Celtics Wire
22 Feb
Jayson Tatum’s clutch gene wasn’t enough for the Celtics as they fall in overtime to the Pelicans.
... ing a smooth, game-tying floater over the outstretched arms of Josh Hart and Nicolo Melli to send the game into overtime. Boston will look to rebound on Tuesday in Da ...
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Andrew Lopez, ESPN
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ESPN
22 Feb
The New Orleans Pelicans, fueled by an inspired defensive effort, rallied past the Boston Celtics Sunday in a win where Zion Williamson said "everybody was just engaged."
... time to shine. With the game tied at 112 with 50.1 to play, Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli and Celtics center Daniel Theis were called for a double lane violation on a ...
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Mark Murphy
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Boston Herald
22 Feb
This time they woke up fresh — no French Quarter beignets for the Celtics, their horrible daytime experiences considered. This time the drain didn’t appear until the second half, much to thei…
... cs forward Tristan Thompson, left, is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli as he drives to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game in N ...