TORONTO – Despite a recent uncharacteristic rough stretch consisting of six losses in its last seven games, Toronto (29-19) remains near the top of the Eastern Conference standings and must be considered an elite offensive team. The Raptors enter Tuesday’s home game vs. New Orleans (19-29) No. 2 in the league in offensive efficiency (111.9 points per 100 possessions, via NBA.com), behind only high-powered Golden State (113.7). Meanwhile, defense has been the Pelicans’ strong suit this season, now ranked ninth by allowing 104.3 points per possessions. That should make for an intriguing battle on that end of the floor when the Raptors and Pelicans meet for the first time this season tonight at Air Canada Centre.
Pelicans shootaround presented by HUB International: New Orleans defense vs. Toronto offense a compelling matchup
