Nets vs Pelicans Prediction 6 December 2025

Currently, Brooklyn holds a modest 22.7% win rate, which is clearly one of the worst in the league. Their scoring is also struggling, averaging just 109 points per game, placing them at the bottom of the league. However, their defense is showing signs of improvement, allowing only 118 points on average-better than before. This slight progress is due to their ability to slow down the pace, even against top-tier opponents.

Brooklyn certainly uses their recent game against Chicago (113-103) as a model for their play. The successful matchup against Boston (113-105) is also fresh in memory. It's evident that the hosts will continue to slow the tempo, thereby minimizing the opponent's shot attempts. Given New Orleans' struggles with shot efficiency, the hosts are capable of keeping their rivals under 110 points.

There are plenty of questions surrounding the Pelicans' performance. The team has a win rate of just 13%, which is even worse than Brooklyn. Recently, they faced Minnesota and suffered a 116-125 defeat. Prior to that, they were outplayed by the Lakers (121-133). Even against more pragmatic opponents, they fell short, losing to the Golden State Warriors (96-104). The reason behind many of these setbacks is clear - Williamson, Murray, Poole, and Jones are not playing.

Essentially, the visitors are fielding backups and reserves on the court, without their starters. Talking about any sort of cohesion is pointless. The club is in a constant state of rebuilding. There is no focus on establishing a solid foundation. Much is left to the individual talents of the players. Some, like Murphy, can indeed put up decent numbers on the offensive end. However, there is no system in place. Especially on the road and at a slower pace.