Christmas Day is normally a time for sharing, giving and lots of happiness. The Pelicans exhibited none of these qualities in their 53 minutes against the Heat in Miami, a complete reversal from the game on Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
| Assists | Turnovers | Forced Turnovers | Points off Turnovers | Fast Break Points | Three-Point Attempts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23 vs Trail Blazers | 27 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 12 | 31 |
| 12/25 vs Heat | 19 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Alvin Gentry's system calls for ball movement, pace and floor-spacing three-point attempts.