We’re all struggling with what to make of a New Orleans Pelicans team that can be flashy and dynamic one night and deeply unimpressive the next.
Big-picture problems like injuries and rotation inconsistencies, as well as technical difficulties like shooting and rebounding that were predictable ahead of the season, have made it impossible for the team as whole to find its groove. A 2-2 week is representative of exactly what the Pelicans have become.
LAST WEEK
Tuesday @ Atlanta Hawks: 112-94 W
I was at work on Tuesday night, following along online as the Pelicans went into what would be there first real test of the short Jrue Holiday Return Tour.