The Pelicans are one of several teams currently sporting the third-best win steak in the league. Another squad riding three wins in a row: the Knicks — the Pels’ opponent tonight.
The similarities don’t end there.
Like Zion Williamson’s production in New Orleans, New York is led by a dynamic power forward. Not only is Julius Randle carrying the scoring load for the Knicks (23.0 points per game), he’s also their most reliable playmaker (6.0 assists per game).
Where Randle will have the edge on Williamson is from the perimeter. If you haven’t been paying attention, Julius has become a very good 3-point shooter this season.