New Orleans Pelicans
2026-27 season · 1-4
In plain words
- Scores 119.4 points a game (6th of 30).
- Allows 121.6 points a game (25th of 30; 1st allows the fewest).
- Plays at 108.6 possessions a game (2nd of 30; 1st is the fastest).
What this defense allows, by position
| Per game, to | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 56.8#14 | 11.0#1 | 18.8#29 | 6.2#5 |
| Forwards | 47.0#25 | 22.8#28 | 6.2#5 | 5.4#22 |
| Centers | 22.2#28 | 12.0#20 | 5.5#29 | 0.8#12 |
Colors are from the opposing player’s side: green means this defense gives up a lot there, red means it gives up little.
Players
Per game. Tap a player for his numbers and game log.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 14.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 32.4 |
| Zion Williamson F | 21.8 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 32.2 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 11.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 24.2 |
| Saddiq Bey G | 13.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 24.2 |
| Derik Queen C | 11.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 23.8 |
| Herbert Jones F | 6.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 20.4 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 7.8 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 17.2 |
Injuries
- Questionable: Jordan Poole. Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
- Questionable: Dejounte Murray. Murray (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
- Out: Yves Missi. Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and he will miss an extended period of time, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.