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New Orleans Pelicans Dominate at Smoothie King Center Against Detroit Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans improved their season record to 4-1 after a commanding performance against the Detroit Pistons, who now stand at 2-4. The final score read 125-116 in favor of the home team.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 2: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 2, 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

At the Smoothie King Center, the New Orleans Pelicans showcased an impressive offensive display against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans' scoring was consistent throughout, with quarters tallying 35, 37, 22, and finally 31 points. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of nearly 49 percent and an exceptional free throw completion rate of over 94 percent. From beyond the arc, they hit almost 44 percent of their attempts.


The home team's defense also contributed significantly to their victory by registering seven blocks and five steals. They capitalized on turnovers as well, scoring a substantial 24 points off turnovers compared to the Pistons' lesser total of just fourteen points in that category.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 2: Dyson Daniels #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks to pass the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 2, 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Key players for the Pelicans stepped up; they saw six players making three-pointers and had a higher efficiency game score than their opponents (107 compared to Detroit's nearly 87). Their bench added valuable support by contributing twenty-two points during crucial moments of play.


On the other side, despite being outperformed overall, the Detroit Pistons had moments where they shined. They managed to lead for one minute and sixteen seconds during which they held a slim two-point advantage as their biggest lead in this matchup. The visitors were strong on rebounds with sixty in total but still fell short against a determined New Orleans squad.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 2: Marcus Sasser #25 of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 2, 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

As for individual performances from both teams – while specific player statistics are not detailed here – it is clear that teamwork played an integral role in this game's outcome with both teams recording high assist numbers: twenty-seven for New Orleans and thirty for Detroit.


Looking ahead after this solid win at home, fans can anticipate another exciting match-up when The New Orleans Pelicans host Atlanta Hawks at Smoothie King Center on November fourth at six PM Central Time. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on BSNO channel six hundred seventy-six dash four or follow along if away via BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine.

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