Pelicans 0-2 but Encouraging Signs? Zion Dominates, Fears & Queen Rise + Celtics Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-2 after two crunch-time losses to division rivals… but there are real signs of optimism. While early closing struggles and defensive inconsistency remain concerns, Zion Williamson is playing at an elite level, rookies Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen are already closing games, and the Pelicans rank near the top of the league in multiple offensive categories.

In this episode, we break down what’s working, what needs fixing, and whether this team is closer than their record suggests — before previewing a big home game vs Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.