Can the Pelicans Soar Past the Wizards at Smoothie King Center?

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Washington Wizards at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of high-scoring performances. The Pelicans have shown a pattern of strong offensive play, particularly in their last game against the Houston Rockets where they narrowly lost with a score of 104-106. Despite this loss, they demonstrated an impressive ability to control points in paint, scoring 58 compared to Houston's 46.

The previous games also highlight some areas for improvement for the Pelicans. Turnovers have been a concern; in their encounter with Memphis Grizzlies, they recorded 11 turnovers which contributed to their close defeat at 113-115. However, it's worth noting that their free throw accuracy was exceptional during that game at 92 percent.

In terms of rebounds and assists, New Orleans has been consistent. They outrebounded both Houston and Memphis and matched Houston on assists. This suggests that team coordination and second-chance opportunities could be key factors against Washington.

Defensively, there is room for growth as well – while they managed seven blocks against Houston, defensive efficiency has varied across games.

The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams will look to exploit each other's weaknesses while capitalizing on their strengths. The home advantage may play into New Orleans' hands; playing in front of a supportive crowd often provides an extra boost.

Fans can catch all the action live on February 15th at Smoothie King Center or tune into BSNO channel 676-4 for local broadcasting or MNMT channel 642 for away coverage.