After Thursday’s 17-point home loss to the Houston Rockets, the New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green did not hold back in his criticism of his team’s performance, particularly focusing on their lack of intensity and competitiveness.
Green was visibly frustrated, saying, “We were just soft tonight. Period,” emphasizing how the team failed to show the necessary fight and resilience. This blunt assessment, shared with reporters, underlined the team’s struggles and the urgency of addressing the issue.
Will Guillory of The Athletic reported this comment via Twitter, capturing the coach’s disappointment following a performance that left much to be desired.
Unfortunately for New Orleans, their troubles didn’t end with that loss. Just one day later, the Pelicans suffered another defeat, this time at home against the Memphis Grizzlies, extending their losing streak to nine games.
The team’s inability to recover from their prior struggles left them facing a grim reality. With the 5-27 record, the Pelicans are now one of the worst teams in the league, raising serious questions about their direction moving forward.
The consecutive losses highlight ongoing issues with consistency and competitiveness, issues that Green and his staff will need to address if they hope to turn things around.
The Pelicans’ situation is increasingly dire, and the team’s poor performance has drawn concern from fans and analysts alike.
Green’s comments are a reflection of the broader frustrations surrounding the team, particularly with how they’ve failed to compete at the necessary level, both in terms of effort and execution.
The road ahead remains tough, and the Pelicans’ ability to snap out of their slump will depend on making significant adjustments, whether that’s in their game plan, roster, or mindset.
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