The New Orleans Pelicans will be looking for redemption today again NBA Tailgate Supplies st the New York Knicks and the best avenue for success might be as simple as making more outside shots.
Over the last six games, the Pelicans have made a woeful t Michael Jordan otal of 36 threes, knocking them down at a 24.3 percentage. The next lowest team total since April 7? 51 by the Orlando Magic. Even the Kings have splashed 54 3s and it took them only five games to compile that mark during this stretch.
Stan Van Gundy talking about how spacing is shooting and the Pelicans have done a really poor job of having opponents respect them. (New Orleans has a 24.3 3PT% over last 6 games.)
Says he remembers Bobby Knight once saying don't guard anyone outside of their shooting range.
— Oleh Kosel (@OlehKosel) April 18, 2021
As Stan Van Gundy said in today’s pregame, spacing is shooting. Getting back in the win column could be as simple as having Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe and others find the bottom of the net to give Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson the space they need to operate.
For more on today’s game, please give Travis’ preview a read.
Geaux Pels!
Who: New Orleans Pelicans (25-31) at New York Knicks (30-27)
When: April 18, 12:00 p.m. mavs city jersey 2022 Central
Where to watch: Bally Sports NOLA, ESPN
Where to listen: ESPN 100.3 FM
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