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Know the Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans

Record: 21-31

Leading Scorer: Ingram (24.9 PPG)

Leading Rebounder: Favors (10 RPG)

Leading Assists: Ball (6.7 APG)

Biggest Strength: Transition offense

Once the Pelicans traded Anthony Davis for Ingram, Ball and Hart and drafted Williamson and Hayes, this team had a new identity: they were going to play as fast as they can. They’ve stuck to that philosophy, as they are second in the NBA in pace and fifth in fast break points per game, with those numbers even higher since Williamson returned to the lineup.