Phoenix, New Orleans face off with series tied 2-2
The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans are in a 2-2 series tie in the Western Conference first roundAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JONAS VALANCIUNAS #17 - CENTER - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
12.5 PPG •
7.9 RPG •
2.2 APG
12.5 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.2 APG
Jonas Valanciunas on Defense in Game 4 Win ' Pelicans-Suns Postgame ' 2022 NBA Playoffs 4/25/22
APRIL 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Ingram, Pelicans overwhelm Booker-less Suns to tie series
Brandon Ingram scored 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns — playing without injured star Devin Booker — 118-103 in Game 4 on...APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans, Phoenix tied 1-1 heading to game 3
The Phoenix Suns visit the New Orleans Pelicans for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records double-double in win Valanciunas finished with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 125-114 victory over the Suns.
Impact Although he experienced significant regression in the scoring column, he did enough to prop up the frontcourt for the Pelicans. The standout center now has three double-doubles in his last four games, and he demonstrated his prolific upside with his 18/25 line in Game 1. His scoring dip should be no cause for concern, as Valanciunas is far and away the best frontcourt option for the squad.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas talks Game 2 Win ' Pelicans-Suns Postgame ' 2022 NBA Playoffs 4/19/22
APRIL 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Massive double-double in Game 1 Valanciunas notched 18 points (7-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 25 rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 110-99 loss to Phoenix.
Impact While the Pelicans' fourth-quarter comeback fell short thanks to a big-time effort from Chris Paul (17 fourth-quarter points), Valanciunas rewarded those who rostered him in DFS contests Sunday night. The big man struggled from the field and didn't offer anything on defense, but he pulled down a playoff-career-high 25 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards (also a career best). Managers shouldn't expect that level of glass-cleaning on a nightly basis, but Valanciunas did finish the regular season with 51 double-doubles in 74 games.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
For some, Game 2s in NBA playoffs provide bounce-back chance
Game 1s brought greatness out of someAPRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99
Chris Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter shooting display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the...APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Green, upstart Pelicans get top-seeded Suns in first round
First-year coach Willie Green has helped lead the New Orleans Pelicans to the NBA playoffs after beating the Clippers in the play-in tournamentAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valanciunas and the Pelicans visit Phoenix to start playoffs
The Phoenix Suns host the New Orleans Pelicans to open the Western Conference first roundAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clippers looking to eke out playoff berth vs Pelicans
The Los Angeles Clippers have been a surprisingly resilient bunch this seasonAPRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonas Valanciunas Shows Real Sportsmanship 👀 #Shorts
APRIL 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Clippers meet the Pelicans in play-in game
The Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In TournamentAPRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records double-double Wednesday Valanciunas closed with 22 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 victory over the Spurs...
Impact The Spurs had a difficult time containing Valanciunas down low in the play-in contest, as the big man logged a game-high 14 boards and went 9-for-14 from the field en route to 22 points. He added a pair of blocks and a steal on defense. Valanciunas averaged 22.8 points and 13.3 rebounds in four games against the Clippers during the regular season, and he'll look to continue that success when the teams meet Friday with a playoff spot on the line.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas Postgame Interview ' Pelicans vs. Spurs Play-In Tournament 4-13-22
APRIL 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE
CJ McCollum leads Pelicans past Spurs in play-in game
CJ McCollum scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Brandon Ingram shook foul trouble to add 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-103 on Wedn...APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans-Spurs play-in matchup a study in resilience
The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs both made it to the postseason through patience and perseveranceAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will be available Wednesday Valanciunas (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's play-in matchup against the Spurs.
Impact Valanciunas was sidelined for the regular-season finale, but his absence was considered precautionary. Before suffering the initial injury against the Clippers on April 3, the big man had scored in double figures in 14 straight games and averaged 19.5 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.1 minutes during that stretch.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans and San Antonio square off in play-in game
The New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In TournamentAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
Klay Thompson's 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory...APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will be held out Sunday Valanciunas (ankle) will not play Sunday against Golden State.
Impact The big man will get the night off as the Pelicans prepare for a do-or-die play-in contest against the Spurs on Wednesday. Valanciunas' ankle issue limited him to just six minutes of action in Saturday night's blowout loss to Memphis.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State faces New Orleans on 4-game win streak
Golden State seeks to build upon its four-game win streak with a victory against New OrleansAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114
Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141...APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans
Memphis will try to keep its nine-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies play New OrleansAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
