Pelicans vs Nets
Wed, Jan 14
Final
Pelicans
Pelicans
(9 - 33)
116
-
113
Nets
Nets
(11 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 27 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 116 |
| Nets | 31 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Trey Murphy III
NOP | #25 | F
34
9
5
Michael Porter Jr.
BKN | #17 | F
20
7
1
Smart Game Analysis
Brooklyn Nets has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Nets have a significant advantage with fresh legs and the return of Cam Thomas, while the Pelicans are on a back-to-back and likely to rest Zion Williamson.
Key Analysis
- • Pelicans star Zion Williamson played yesterday and is expected to sit out this game due to injury management on back-to-backs.
- • Brooklyn has a rest advantage having not played since Monday, whereas New Orleans is on the second night of a back-to-back.
- • Nets leading scorer Cam Thomas is cleared to return after resting the previous game, providing a major offensive boost.
- • Brooklyn boasts a top-10 scoring defense allowing 113.8 PPG, significantly better than New Orleans' 28th-ranked defense allowing 122.4 PPG.
- • The Pelicans have lost six consecutive home games and hold a dismal 6-18 record at the Smoothie King Center.
- • New Orleans needs a high-volume scoring night from Trey Murphy III or Jordan Poole to remain competitive without their primary stars.
