Can the Pelicans Soar Past the Warriors at Chase Center?
As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to face off against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance on foreign hardwood. The upcoming clash, scheduled for January 11th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in San Francisco.
The Pelicans have been showcasing a strong offensive game recently. In their last outing against the Sacramento Kings, they dominated with a resounding victory of 133-100. Their scoring efficiency was off the charts with an effective field goal percentage of 73 and a true shooting percentage of 75. They also excelled in ball distribution with an impressive total of 35 assists and maintained control throughout, leading for nearly 47 minutes of game time.
However, it's not just their offense that has been turning heads; their defense has also been formidable. They held their opponents to just over one point per possession while posting nine blocks and limiting turnovers to sixteen.
Despite this dominance, there was a hiccup against the Los Angeles Clippers where they fell short by sixteen points in a home game loss of 111-95. Their shooting percentages took a dip across all categories compared to previous games – only managing an effective field goal percentage of 42 and true shooting percentage of 46 – which could be something they'll look to improve upon when facing the Warriors.
In another recent away game against Minnesota Timberwolves, though victorious with a scoreline of 117-106, it was clear that maintaining consistency will be key for New Orleans as they had fourteen turnovers but managed to keep up an efficient offense.
The venue might play its part as well; playing away from home can always introduce new challenges. The Chase Center crowd will undoubtedly rally behind their Warriors making it essential for the Pelicans' players to maintain focus amidst hostile territory.
Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ABC or through local broadcasts NBCS-BA (channel:696) and BSNO (channel:676-4). Will we witness another high-flying performance from our Pelicans? All eyes will be on San Francisco come January 11th at half-past five Central Time as we find out.