The New Orleans Pelicans currently have an even record of five wins and five losses, but judging by the reactions of many following Saturday’s narrow victory over the Bulls, the play has largely been unacceptable — especially of late.
Is that the right take?
Since dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pelicans stumbled down the stretch against the Orlando Magic, lost a nail-biter to the Minnesota Timberwolves and squeaked out wins in Dallas and Chicago — home of two of the worst teams in the association.
During the team’s recent slide in performance, Anthony Davis hasn’t stopped flying high.