Pelicans News Around the Web (7-31-2020)

Entergy postgame wrap: Jazz 106, Pelicans 104

Jazz (42-23, 4th in West), Pelicans (28-37, 11th in West)

Where do Pelicans sit in race for NBA playoffs? See updated standings, games left, more

For most teams in the NBA bubble, the mission is simple: Play eight games to determine the 2020 playoff field.

From inside the bubble: First thoughts after Jazz-Pelicans restart NBA season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Utah Jazz are, somehow, hot, Zion Williamson returned and so did the NBA on a night unlike any in the league’s storied history. Here are six thoughts from the Jazz’ 106-104 win from inside the NBA’s bubble, right after the final buzzer of the first official game of the restart.

Turnovers, interior defense, 4th-quarter finish undo Pelicans. Sound familiar?

With the amount of time that’s passed and the new environment the NBA has created, Thursday’s seeding-game opener almost felt more like the beginning of a new season than the continuation of an old one.

Where’s Zion? Pelicans’ handling of rookie superstar is bizarre, disturbing

Here’s what we’ve learned so far in Zion Williamson’s rookie season: There’s only one team capable of stopping the Pelicans superstar, and it’s the Pelicans themselves.

Beyond the bubble: Why Zion sat, Lakers-Clippers IV, Rudy’s redemption

Zion Williamson looked so sad on the sideline during those final minutes.

Jazz, Pelicans, coaches and refs kneel during national anthem as NBA returns

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — All players, coaches and the three referees taking part in the game between the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday knelt along the sideline in front of the team benches

NBA bubble updates: Zion returns, LeBron’s tip-in and opening-night intel

The New Orleans Pelicans watched a chance to get a leg up in the heated race for the West’s No. 8 seed fade away while Zion Williamson sat on the bench.