When a team starts the season slowly, as New Orleans has at 0-6, its head coach often gets asked by media about making adjustments to try to alter the outcome of games. One major positive change Alvin Gentry will benefit from Tuesday vs. Dallas – in comparison to Saturday’s matchup against the same Mavericks team – is obvious: Three more Pelicans players will be in uniform.
Along with newly-signed guard Jimmer Fredette, point guard Jrue Holiday will play Tuesday, after sitting Saturday’s contest due it being a back-to-back. In addition, center Omer Asik is expected to be back on the floor.