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Feb 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The New Orleans Pelicans, currently placed tenth in the Western Conference, have a decent shot at making it to the playoffs this season. Having defeated the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, the team seems to be gaining good momentum as the season progresses. However, looking at their Twitter page, the Pelicans are not ready to let anyone forget about their recent win.
Furthermore, this might be the first time the Pelicans play in the playoffs since 2019.
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Pelicans' new Twitter bio. Lakers can't catch a break 💀 pic.twitter.com/owqY8ISlMV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2022
NBA Twitter reacts to Pelicans’ recent bio update
Shortly after their 123-95 win over the Lakers, the Pelicans updated their Twitter bio. “Beat the Lakers by 28 in LA,” the team wrote. In addition to that, they even invited people to their upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings, clearly hoping for a three-game winning streak.
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https://twitter.com/HalftimeEntmt/status/1498411174395670531?s=20&t=pK6eRjPD5EgtbhBcIJSosw
Pelicans acting like beating a washed lakers team is winning the finals 😭
— 𝕵𝖆𝖗𝖎🎀✨ (@Jari2Fly) February 28, 2022
They still salty about AD I see
— Jon-O (@Jon__O) February 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/HoustonUpNext/status/1498395173973377026?s=20&t=pK6eRjPD5EgtbhBcIJSosw
…at this rate, not for long
— Derek O'Neal (@NoAutografs) February 28, 2022
Oh it is bron was talkin dat talk in the off-season remember him sayin keep dat same energy
— Dagraysway$ (@dagraysway) February 28, 2022
Of course, fans had a lot to say about the new update from the Pelicans.
To many, the entire update was amusing. Certain fans asked the team to focus on Zion Williamson, who has been constantly under fire from fans. Furthermore, many believed that they were happier than they should be about beating the Lakers. As per fans, the Pelicans have been behaving as if they won the Finals following their Lakers win.
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Jan 30, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after making a free throw in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Moreover, fans also think the Lakers might not lead the Pelicans for long. Many just focused on the Lakers, and how they could be doing better.
Can New Orleans keep up their winning streak?
Looking at their current pace, the Pelicans maintain an advantage over the Kings. This was another season for the Pelicans without Williamson, who is recovering from his surgically repaired right foot. Recently traded CJ McCollum is currently leading the team (28 PPG), along with good support from the remaining roster.
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The Kings, on the other hand, will play the New Orleans after winning against the OKC Thunder.
That being said, overall fans remain supportive of the Pelicans’ performance. With McCollum on board, the team certainly has a better shot at the playoffs. Of course, once Williamson returns after his recovery, fans are bound to expect more.
What do you think of the latest Twitter update? Have the Pelicans overdone it or are their celebrations justified? Let us know in the comments below.
