It is still too early to predict where the defense will fall at the end of the season. But for now, we do have a good idea of what it’s done. This is by no means a fully comprehensive looking, but it should give you an idea of what’s going on defensively with the Pelicans. And with that, let’s break down some of the good and bad!
The Good
Pelicans rank 7th in Defended Field Goal Percentage
When the Pelicans defense does work, you can see it clicking. A lot of that has to do with having smarter, less lazy defenders out on the court.