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NBA: Breaking down Kemba’s, Steph’s and the Pelicans’ hot start to 2018-19

By Michael Saenz

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans react after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans react after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

New Orleans Pelicans

ORTG: 127.9, NETRTG: 16.3 

Through two games, there might not be a hotter team than the New Orleans Pelicans. Even after losing Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins during the summer, this is a team that is playing like they haven’t missed a beat.

They currently have the NBA’s best offensive rating and net rating. Which means they’re beating teams by a higher margin than any other team in the league. Their offense is also absolutely insane at the moment.

Specifically, Nikola Mirotic is on a tear for the team, averaging 33 points per game on 65 percent shooting from 3-point range (8.5 attempts per contest). Additionally, Anthony Davis is picking up where he left off, averaging 29 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists per game.

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