NEW YORK – Based on traditional or advanced statistics, there’s no doubt that ball movement is the biggest X-factor behind New Orleans’ success on offense – or lack of it – according to Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry. During his pregame meeting with the media in Madison Square Garden on Monday, Gentry noted that “we’ve shown that when we move the ball, and get into the high 20s as far as assists, we’ve been really good as a basketball team. When we become isolated, it slows down everything for us. It creates situations where the defense is able to load up, and that’s where we’ve struggled.
Ball movement a pivotal factor in success of New Orleans offense
