November 13, 2022 NBA Regular Season Preview:
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Pelicans take the rocket
Peyton II, an important defensive player on the Trail Blazers' side, is injured in the abdomen, and as for Nurkic and Grant are expected to play on this side tomorrow, this game is not only a game between Doncic and Lillard, but also a contest between two legendary point guards Kidd and Billups!
The Mavericks have suffered 2 consecutive defeats recently, losing two games in a row for the first time this season, and the main reason for the team's difficulties is Doncic's 40% ball per game. In the past 5 games, he has averaged 100.4 points per game, 102.2 points conceded per game, 202.6 total points per game, -1.8 points difference per game, 35.42% of 51 of 144 three-pointers, and 46.45% of 190 of 409 shooting.
Look at the Trail Blazers, 80% win rate in the last 5 games, 102.2 points per game, 101.0 points conceded per game, 203.2 total points per game, +1.2 points difference per game, 34.5% of 59 of 171 three-pointers, 42.48% of 419 shots, the same offense is not as good as before, but the defensive ability is very good, which is what the Blazers lack in the past few seasons, and the difference between the Trail Blazers and the Mavericks is that they have a double core, and there is Grant, The bench's scoring ability is also good, so I am optimistic that the Blazers will win the Mavericks!
The strength of the Pelicans this season has been shown, the Rockets are not their opponents, the Rockets are not comparable to the Pelicans in terms of lineup or tactical execution, and defensive ability, the only thing that can make the Rockets win is their past tradition, look at the offensive feel, feel good may win the game, I am optimistic about the Pelicans!
