The good thing about a road trip is that while the travel is exhausting, the schedule isn’t too bad. For the New Orleans Pelicans, days of rest have been frequent and needed. Tonight, after merely traveling from New York to Chicago, they are rested heading into their matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
The team has quietly won nine of their last thirteen games, and is beginning to establish an identity that eluded them during a wretched start. They are up to seventh in points allowed per 100 possessions, putting their defensive efficiency in line with renowned juggernauts like the Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets.