Playing a rebuilding team in your first preseason game is the equivalent of using a tee in baseball while everyone else has to bat fast pitch.
The New Orleans Pelicans took advantage of it by dropping an incredible 46 points in the first quarter and dominating the first half.
The game started with a gorgeous drawn up play from Alvin Gentry that got Anthony Davis wide open and most of the rest of the first was just as beautiful to watch.
The Pelicans had a beautiful opening play. pic.twitter.com/9gDkChgma2
— Justin Jett (@JustinJett_) October 4, 2017
The Pels’ big men were simply too good for the Bulls and were dominant for all 24 minutes.