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STATE OF THE TEAM: Where Does New Orleans Pelicans Defense, Offense Stand After Preseason
Defense takes center stage as the New Orleans Pelicans wrap up preseason action, showing significant improvement under Jamahl Mosley. Key statistics highlight the transformation—second in steals, fourth in defensive rating, and efficient hustle play—raising expectations for the regular season opener against the Indiana Pacers. The emphasis on effort, buy-in, and communication has resulted in a team ready to disrupt opponents and capitalize on turnovers.
Yet, questions linger about the Pelicans’ offense, still hampered by last year’s struggles with shooting, spacing, and assist rate. With…
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