Dejounte Murray averaging 17 FGA per game so far, the fourth-highest of his career. No other player is higher than 14.
Zion hasn’t averaged 17 FGA in a season since 2021-22. He’s only topped 16 three times. His career average is 15.5.
Just crazy numbers by the Pels.
This is the Pelicans’ second consecutive 0-3 start, and their third in the last six seasons.
The last time the Pelicans opened 0-3 in back to back seasons was 2015-16 and 16-17 under Alvin Gentry.
New Orleans finished a combined 64-100 during that span.
There's so many baffling stats and moments from the Pels vs Nugs game
- D Jordan gets start for defensive purposes, plays more than Herb Jones while Murray scores 42
- DEN shoots 79% in restricted area
- 1 rebound from Zion
- Pels 1/17 from 3 in 2H and OT
- out reb 14-8 in 4thq
@nola_legend My guts is fine. Midway through the second quarter you could start to see the defense relaxing and the offense starting to go iso. It was just a matter of time.
And to be clear, Mosley is not supplied with a cohesive roster.
The main issue is still that there isn't any evidence that Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver can build teams that can succeed in this current era.
Complete and total collapse for the Pelicans.
The Jamahl Mosley Magic blew a 3-1 lead including a 24pt second half lead.
3 blown leads for the Pels to start the season. Were up 23 vs Nuggets.
Just bad play calling and offense.
Tonight’s loss after being up 23 is tied for the third-largest lead blown in franchise history.
The Pelicans gave up a 24-point lead to Memphis in 2023 and a 27-point lead against the Blazers in 2006.