One of the most obvious things about the New Orleans Pelicans offensive strategy this year has been their complete disregard for offensive rebounding. In pick-and-roll situations, it makes sense for the rolling big man to linger around the hoop with the intention of snatching a rebound off of the immediate shot attempt. In most other situations, however, the Pelicans are content to forego the opportunity to create another possession in favor of setting the defense up sooner.
This decision has been contentious among fans, and perhaps rightly so: To this point in the season, the Pels rank 29th in offensive rebounding rate and Offensive Rating, despite an otherworldly start the season for Anthony Davis and a pace that should lend itself to offensive advantage.