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New Orleans Pelicans: How to catch tonight’s preseason action in Chicago

By Willie Lutz

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 5: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans sings during a practice on October 5, 2019 at the the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 5: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans sings during a practice on October 5, 2019 at the the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Entering their second game of the preseason, the New Orleans Pelicans are giving fans a reason to tune in to tonight’s game in Chicago.

Even though they’ve changed their roster over to the tune of 12 new players on the 18-man training camp squad, the New Orleans Pelicans are becoming one of the hottest draws in New Orleans.

For the game against the Chicago Bulls, teams are preparing for a 7 p.m. CT tip-off from the United Center in Downtown Chicago, Illinois.

There are plenty of tickets available if any Pelicans fans in the Windy City want to make their way down to the arena. Additionally, it could be worth it for fans who might not have a ton of chances to see Zion Williamson in their hometown.

Tonight’s action won’t feature Josh Hart, who is out dealing with a sore left knee.

After sitting out for the entire second half and playing only 8 minutes, Derrick Favors is expected to play a healthy portion of tonight’s game. They’ll need him, as Chicago’s second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. is a tough check on both ends.

The team is coming off of a 133-109 victory against the Atlanta Hawks, where the offense looked fluid and the defense adjusted well to an attack that gave them issues in the first quarter.

Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine are the best offensive players on the team and could give Pelicans defenders a tough preseason match-up. How players like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaxson Hayes defend off the bench will be interesting to watch for both fans and Alvin Gentry.

How to watch

The streaming service Fubo.tv offers fans packages that will allow them to follow the New Orleans Pelicans all season long, both in and out of the team’s media market.

After playing on a primetime stage against Atlanta, Tonight’s game will also be a national broadcast, this time featured on ESPN. The game will be available to fans who have the channel included in their programming package.

Where to listen

Fans in the New Orleans market will be able to tune to ESPN Radio 100.3 FM KRLZ, where they’ll be broadcasting New Orleans Pelicans games over the airwaves all season long.

Outside of the market? Fear not! Fans who want to listen to Pelicans games in other markets can sign up for a TuneIn premium account.

Links to get you ready for the action

Willie Lutz gives his preview of tonight’s action against the Chicago Bulls, where he’s paying close attention to the team’s battle against Markkanen. 

Listen to Pelican Debrief co-expert Willie Lutz talk about the upcoming season and blush over Lonzo’s jumper with Brian Zilem on the Blue Hardwood podcast.

The Ringer‘s Haley O’Shaunassey is trying to spread the word about Jrue Holiday, who has kept a low profile in the NBA, despite being one of its very best players. 

After scoring 16 points and dominating around the rim on opening night, Jalen Rose took to ESPN’s Get Up to express his excitement for the rookie’s situation in New Orleans.

The kind folks at The Bird Writes think Nickeil Alexander-Walker could push for regular minutes sooner rather than later. 

Next. The Pelicans hype is real, read why you should be a buyer. dark

Tonight’s action gives the team a chance to feel the weight of a road trip, even though they’re keeping to a simple, three-day trip in the Eastern United States. While it is just preseason, it’ll be interesting to see how the New Orleans Pelicans respond to the travel schedule.

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