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On The Ball with Ric Bucher
The Profound Weakness That Doomed the New Orleans Pelicans
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Ric examines why the Pelicans, despite two All-Star talents in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, are headed to the lottery once again -- and the statistical category that has loomed large determining which teams have surprised (Utah Jazz) or disappointed (Lakers?) this season.
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