The New Orleans Pelicans will look to build off Monday’s convincing 107-98 victory over the Timberwolves with a win over the Atlanta Hawks tonight. It won’t be an easy task though, this Trae Young-led opponent made it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals last season.
If things are to go well for the home team, expect for the staunch defense witnessed over the last eight quarters (93.3 defensive rating) to play an integral part.
The starting lineup, in particular, is showing signs of forging a defensive-minded identity. The Devonte’ Graham-Nickel Alexander-Walker-Brandon Ingram-Herbert Jones-Jonas Valanciunas grouping has turned in a 93.