Heading into today’s matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics, there’s both good and bad news regarding the state of play during this disappointing 1-5 stretch.
Over their last six games, the Pelicans are averaging 123.3 points — 2nd in the league over this period, 27.8 assists (5th) and 13.0 turnovers (10th). They’re shooting really well from the field as evidenced by a 51.6 FG% (3rd) and a 40.0 3PT% (7th).
On the flip side of a 125.4 offensive rating (2nd), sits in incomprehensibly bad defense (130.1 defensive rating). The Pelicans are giving up 127.