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

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Indiana Pacers at Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success. The Pelicans have been on a winning streak, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive game that has propelled them up the standings.


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In their last outing against the Washington Wizards, New Orleans demonstrated an impressive offensive performance with a 133-point game, which included dominating points in paint (74) and a high two-point field goal percentage (70 percent). Their defense was equally effective, forcing 14 steals and blocking six shots. This victory highlighted their ability to maintain control throughout the game with an extended time leading of over 35 minutes.


Prior to this win, however, there was a dip in form during an away game against Memphis Grizzlies where they scored only 96 points but still managed to secure a win thanks to their solid defense that held their opponents to just 87 points. Despite shooting only 41 percent from the field in this matchup, they showed resilience by maintaining a lead for nearly 40 minutes of playtime.


The trend continued when they faced off against Portland Trail Blazers; another win for New Orleans marked by strong defensive stats including nine steals and six blocks. They led for most of this encounter as well but were less efficient offensively compared to other games with only 93 points scored.


As we look ahead to facing Indiana Pacers at home where fan support is always fervent, it's clear that maintaining defensive intensity will be key for New Orleans. The team's ability to convert scoring opportunities inside will also be crucial as they've shown proficiency in generating high-percentage shots close to the basket.


The upcoming clash promises excitement and is scheduled for March 2nd at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Fans can catch all action live on WVUE or follow along on BSIN channel number 671-4 starting from Central Time Zone's late evening hours into Eastern Time Zone's early morning hours due to time differences between locations involved.

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