The Pelicans are one of only six teams this preseason allowing opponents double figure 3-pointers made per game and they are one of only four teams allowing opponents to attempt at minimum 30 shots from long distance. In the play featured below, Ryan Anderson chooses to follow the ball handler (George Hill) after a pick, which allows Paul George to pop back and take the wide open 3-pointer. WATCH:
The Pelicans are one of only four teams this preseason allowing opponents to grab 50 or more rebounds per game. Opponents against New Orleans are also making an exorbitant number of shots from within five feet from the basket (17.