I’m not sure how much of Cole’s stat-lines are based on his skills, as opposed to the system he’s in. Cole is basically just asked to drive recklessly into the paint and pass to whoever is there, which luckily enough is Anthony Davis most of the time. He didn’t shoot well tonight, making just 7-17 field goals, though he had 9 assists so I guess his impact was positive. Still, watching the games it seems like Jrue is helping the ball moment much more than Cole, despite raking in about half the dimes.
Bryce Dejean-Jones was really the only Pelican capable of hitting a three tonight.