The Pelicans are probably better than you think.
The Pelicans’ two blowout victories to start the 2018-19 season surprised many, but not the New Orleans locker room.
“To be honest, we just feel like if we play to the level that we are supposed to, (we can win.),” said head coach Alvin Gentry following a 131-112 victory over the Rockets. “We’re not surprised. We played exactly how we (needed) to beat that team.”
The Pelicans played with exceptional pace and spacing in two lopsided victories over Houston—a bonafide contender to win the Western Conference—and an overmatched Sacramento team to start the season.