After four straight losses defined by second-chance points and missed box-outs, New Orleans may have found a solution hiding in plain sight.
The New Orleans Pelicans have lost four straight games entering their New Year's Eve matchup with the Chicago Bulls. A common trend throughout this streak has been the Pelicans getting killed on the glass and giving up too many second-chance points. Over the last four games, the Pelicans rank second-worst in the NBA in offensive rebounds allowed, with an average of 15.