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The latest buzz around the New Orleans Pelicans this February

By Kay Jones Davis

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 6: Jaxson Hayes #10 and JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans hi-five during the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 6, 2020 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 6: Jaxson Hayes #10 and JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans hi-five during the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 6, 2020 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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With plenty going on around the New Orleans Pelicans organization at all times, February is making for an entertaining month of basketball in the

What is it about this New Orleans Pelicans team that has fans and the media buzzing? Outside of the obvious with Zion Williamson providing highlight-reel material since his long-awaited debut on January 22, it is the way this team plays. All heart and leaving everything out on the floor.

Although the Pelicans have a lot of room to make up in order to make the playoffs, it’s not out of the realm of possibility now.

Combine the team’s improved play with the selection of Brandon Ingram to the All-Star game and rookies Williamson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the Rising Stars game, the Pelicans are definitely on the upswing.

While Zion is a key attraction to the attention placed on the team, other players are contributing to highlight-reel material shown on the sports networks. It’s in plays like Jaxson Hayes’ putback dunk off JJ Redick’s missed 3 against Chicago on Thursday night that gets everyone talking.

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How can you not love the expression on Redick’s face after that ridiculous dunk? Speaking of Redick, he had his own highlight-worthy moment on Thursday making this ridiculous shot in the first.

The best part of watching the Pelicans these days is that everyone is contributing. In Thursday’s game versus the Bulls, Zion led the way with 21 points in 25 minutes, but 12 players scored with 4 others in double digits and 3 players within a point of being in double digits. Derrick Favors had 15 rebounds and Lonzo Ball ended the game with 10 assists.

The team had a season-high 38 assists. 38! This is not a selfish team.

On top of that, the buckets were falling as they also had a season-high 56.3% shooting percentage from the field.

Although the Chicago Bulls made a bit of a run in the 4th, the Pelicans held on to notch their 21st win of the season.

Seeing the Pelicans so energized and playing so well as a team is great for the fans and the organization as a whole.

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As they close out the last few games before the All-Star break, they have a fantastic opportunity to end the season on a high and push for that coveted playoff spot. Indeed, this team #WontBowDown.

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