Pelicans Look To Continue Momentum At Home
The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday evening.

The Pelicans (20-30) are coming off a hard-fought loss in Houston in their most recent contest, but they have won six of their last 10 games. They have won two in a row at home and look to build on their 10-15 home record. The Pelicans average 115.1 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, but they are giving up an average of 117.1 points against, which is third most in the league. They are giving up an average of 15.4 turnovers per game, which is third most in the league, but they do a good job sharing the ball, averaging 25.7 assists per game. Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans with 24.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Lonzo Ball continues to play well, averaging 11.3 points, 9.5 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game, over the last 10 games. Zion Williamson has been great since his debut and is averaging 19.5 points and 8.2 rebounds, over six games played.

Meanwhile, the Bucks (42-7) have won nine of their last 10 games. Their one loss came at home against the Nuggets, but they managed to bounce back with a win in their most recent contest. The Bucks have won their last five road games and come into Tuesday's contest with a league-best 19-4 road record. The Bucks average a league-high 120.0 points per game, and they are holding their opponents to an average of 107.6 points per game. They also lead the league in rebounding, with 51.7 rebounds per game, and they average 26.3 assists per game, which is fourth most in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 30.0 points, 13.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Khris Middleton is averaging 20.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, while Eric Bledsoe is averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Posted on: 2/3/2020 6:01 PM
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