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5 Lineups New Orleans Pelicans’ fans will See

By Preston Ellis

Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (44) talks to guard Quincy Pondexter (20) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 74-72. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (44) talks to guard Quincy Pondexter (20) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 74-72. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Stranglers

Moore/Hill/Pondexter/Cunnigham/Asik(Diallo)

Every once in awhile, NBA teams come against players experiencing that once in a lifetime, NBA Jam type heater. Like Mo Williams’ 52 point night, Klay’s 37 point quarter, and pretty much 75% of all of Steph Curry’s nights.

When that happens, Gentry can try countering with an offensive unit geared around the shooting of Buddy, and/or post game of Ajinca.

Or, he can try something completely different.

He can trot out five incessant workhorses whose soul purpose on the court will be to dog the opposing team from the moment they inbound the ball until the final tick of the 24-second clock.

An all defensive unit geared around energy and frustration.  They will have the fire, the wingspan, and the spare personal fouls to throw at opponents until their unstoppable jumpers become shameful, desperate attempts.

The opponent’s frustration could boil over, causing forced shots, errant passes and quick transition buckets for the Pelican Stranglers.

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