Whether it’s having too many bodies inadvertently occupying the same court space, or less than ideal timing on certain screens and plays, New Orleans has sometimes looked disjointed at the offensive end through seven games. As a result, a team with ample offensive talent and potential ranks 22nd in the NBA in efficiency (106.0 points per 100 possessions, via NBA.com), while going through a few dry spells in crunch time. Those issues aren’t uncommon across the league, however, particularly on the heels of a lightning-quick training camp and preseason. Unlike normal NBA offseasons, the Pelicans and the other 29 squads have only been together as a group for roughly a month, leaving minimal practice time.
Pelicans shootaround update presented by Entergy: Players preach patience for offensive progress
