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Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS. HT. WT. DOB COLLEGE
1 Tyreke Evans SG 6-6 220 September 19, 1989 Memphis
2 Darius Miller SF 6-6 225 March 21, 1990 Kentucky
2 Elliot Williams SG 6-5 190 June 20, 1989 Duke, Memphis
3 Ömer Aşık C 7-0 255 July 4, 1986  
4 Nate Wolters PG 6-4 190 May 15, 1991 South Dakota State
5 Jeff Withey C 7-0 230 March 7, 1990 Kansas
8 Luke Babbitt SF 6-9 225 June 20, 1989 Nevada
9 Russ Smith PG 6-0 165 April 19, 1991 Louisville
10 Eric Gordon SG 6-3 215 December 25, 1988 Indiana
11 Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 220 June 12, 1990 UCLA
15 John Salmons SF 6-6 207 December 12, 1979 Miami (FL)
16 Toney Douglas SG 6-2 195 March 16, 1986 Auburn, Florida State
20 Quincy Pondexter SF 6-7 230 March 10, 1988 Washington
23 Anthony Davis PF 6-10 253 March 11, 1993 Kentucky
24 Gal Mekel PG 6-3 191 March 4, 1988 Wichita State
25 Austin Rivers SG 6-4 200 August 1, 1992 Duke
30 Norris Cole PG 6-2 175 October 13, 1988 Cleveland State University
32 Jimmer Fredette PG 6-2 195 February 25, 1989 BYU
33 Ryan Anderson PF 6-9 240 May 6, 1988 California
42 Alexis Ajinça C 7-2 248 May 6, 1988  
44 Dante Cunningham PF 6-8 230 April 22, 1987 Villanova

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis PF 21 68 68 36.1 24.4 10.2 2.2 1.5 2.9 1.4 17.6 9.4 .535 0.2 0.0 .083 6.8 5.5 .805
Tyreke Evans SG 25 79 76 34.1 16.6 5.3 6.6 1.3 0.5 3.1 14.7 6.6 .447 2.9 0.9 .304 3.7 2.6 .694
Ryan Anderson PF 26 61 5 27.5 13.7 4.8 0.9 0.5 0.3 1.0 12.0 4.8 .399 5.9 2.0 .340 2.5 2.1 .854
Eric Gordon SG 26 61 60 33.1 13.4 2.6 3.8 0.8 0.2 2.0 11.4 4.7 .411 5.2 2.3 .448 2.2 1.8 .805
Jrue Holiday PG 24 40 37 32.6 14.8 3.4 6.9 1.6 0.6 2.3 13.4 6.0 .446 3.4 1.3 .378 1.9 1.6 .855
Ömer Aşık C 28 76 76 26.1 7.3 9.8 0.9 0.4 0.7 1.3 5.4 2.8 .517 0.0 0.0   3.0 1.7 .582
Quincy Pondexter SF 26 45 28 27.8 9.0 3.1 1.5 0.3 0.4 0.9 6.9 3.1 .449 3.8 1.6 .433 1.5 1.1 .758
Alexis Ajinça C 26 68 8 14.1 6.5 4.6 0.7 0.3 0.8 1.0 4.8 2.7 .550 0.0 0.0   1.5 1.2 .818
Norris Cole PG 26 28 2 24.4 9.9 1.8 3.2 0.5 0.3 1.5 9.0 4.0 .444 2.6 1.0 .378 1.3 0.9 .743
Austin Rivers SG 22 35 3 22.1 6.8 1.9 2.5 0.5 0.2 0.9 6.3 2.5 .387 1.4 0.4 .280 2.0 1.5 .746
Dante Cunningham PF 27 66 27 25.0 5.2 3.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 5.1 2.3 .457 0.2 0.0 .100 0.7 0.4 .617
Jimmer Fredette PG 25 50 0 10.2 3.6 0.8 1.2 0.3 0.0 0.7 3.3 1.3 .380 1.0 0.2 .188 0.9 0.9 .956
Toney Douglas SG 28 12 0 14.8 4.3 1.8 2.0 0.9 0.3 0.8 4.3 1.6 .373 1.5 0.4 .278 1.1 0.7 .615
Jeff Withey C 24 37 0 7.0 2.6 1.7 0.3 0.1 0.5 0.3 1.7 0.9 .500 0.0 0.0   1.4 0.9 .680
Elliot Williams SG 25 8 0 9.6 2.4 0.6 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 3.0 1.0 .333 1.4 0.4 .273 0.3 0.0 .000
Nate Wolters PG 23 10 0 10.5 1.7 1.8 1.1 0.3 0.2 1.0 2.6 0.8 .308 0.2 0.0 .000 0.2 0.1 .500
John Salmons SF 35 21 0 12.9 2.0 1.0 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.2 2.3 0.8 .333 1.2 0.4 .308 0.2 0.1 .500
Russ Smith PG 23 6 0 4.8 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.7 0.3 .200 1.0 0.2 .167 0.0 0.0  
Gal Mekel PG 26 4 0 10.8 1.5 0.3 3.3 0.5 0.0 0.5 5.0 0.8 .150 0.8 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Darius Miller SF 24 5 1 8.6 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.2 1.4 0.2 .143 0.2 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 241.2 99.4 43.5 22.0 6.7 6.2 13.3 82.9 37.9 .457 19.3 7.1 .370 21.8 16.4 .751

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis PF 21 4 4 43.0 31.5 11.0 2.0 1.3 3.0 3.3 21.8 11.8 .540 0.5 0.0 .000 9.0 8.0 .889
Eric Gordon SG 26 4 4 35.8 18.5 2.5 3.8 0.5 0.5 2.5 16.0 7.0 .438 8.0 3.3 .406 1.5 1.3 .833
Ryan Anderson PF 26 4 0 23.8 10.8 4.3 2.3 0.0 0.5 1.0 9.0 4.0 .444 3.0 1.3 .417 1.5 1.5 1.000
Tyreke Evans SG 25 4 4 31.3 10.0 5.0 5.0 1.3 0.3 1.5 10.8 3.5 .326 2.8 0.5 .182 4.3 2.5 .588
Norris Cole PG 26 4 0 26.5 8.8 1.8 1.8 0.0 0.3 2.0 9.0 3.8 .417 3.5 0.8 .214 0.8 0.5 .667
Quincy Pondexter SF 26 4 4 31.0 7.3 5.0 3.0 1.8 0.0 0.3 7.0 2.5 .357 2.5 0.8 .300 1.8 1.5 .857
Jrue Holiday PG 24 3 0 18.3 6.3 1.0 4.3 0.7 0.3 1.7 6.3 2.3 .368 1.3 0.3 .250 1.3 1.3 1.000
Dante Cunningham PF 27 4 0 18.8 5.3 4.5 0.5 0.8 1.0 0.0 2.8 2.3 .818 0.0 0.0   0.8 0.8 1.000
Alexis Ajinça C 26 3 0 3.3 2.7 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.3 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Ömer Aşık C 28 4 4 19.8 2.0 7.3 1.5 1.3 0.0 1.3 2.5 0.5 .200 0.0 0.0   1.8 1.0 .571
Team Totals     4 4 246.3 100.8 42.0 23.3 7.5 5.8 13.5 84.3 38.0 .450 21.3 6.8 .318 22.3 18.0 .809

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis PF 21 68 68 2455 24.3 10.2 2.2 1.5 2.9 1.4 17.6 9.4 .535 0.2 0.0 .083 6.8 5.4 .805
Tyreke Evans SG 25 79 76 2690 17.6 5.6 7.0 1.3 0.5 3.3 15.6 7.0 .447 3.0 0.9 .304 3.9 2.7 .694
Ryan Anderson PF 26 61 5 1675 17.9 6.3 1.2 0.7 0.4 1.3 15.7 6.3 .399 7.7 2.6 .340 3.2 2.8 .854
Eric Gordon SG 26 61 60 2018 14.6 2.8 4.1 0.9 0.2 2.2 12.4 5.1 .411 5.6 2.5 .448 2.4 1.9 .805
Norris Cole PG 26 28 2 683 14.7 2.7 4.7 0.8 0.4 2.2 13.3 5.9 .444 3.9 1.5 .378 1.8 1.4 .743
Jrue Holiday PG 24 40 37 1303 16.4 3.7 7.6 1.7 0.6 2.5 14.8 6.6 .446 3.7 1.4 .378 2.1 1.8 .855
Alexis Ajinça C 26 68 8 957 16.7 11.8 1.8 0.8 1.9 2.6 12.4 6.8 .550 0.0 0.0   3.7 3.0 .818
Quincy Pondexter SF 26 45 28 1253 11.6 4.0 1.9 0.4 0.5 1.2 9.0 4.0 .449 4.9 2.1 .433 1.9 1.4 .758
Austin Rivers SG 22 35 3 772 11.1 3.2 4.1 0.8 0.3 1.4 10.4 4.0 .387 2.3 0.7 .280 3.3 2.5 .746
Ömer Aşık C 28 76 76 1982 10.1 13.6 1.3 0.5 1.0 1.7 7.5 3.9 .517 0.0 0.0   4.1 2.4 .582
Dante Cunningham PF 27 66 27 1652 7.4 5.6 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.8 7.4 3.4 .457 0.2 0.0 .100 1.0 0.6 .617
Jimmer Fredette PG 25 50 0 509 12.6 2.8 4.1 1.1 0.1 2.3 11.7 4.5 .380 3.4 0.6 .188 3.2 3.0 .956
Jeff Withey C 24 37 0 259 13.6 8.9 1.5 0.6 2.5 1.7 8.9 4.4 .500 0.0 0.0   6.9 4.7 .680
Luke Babbitt SF 25 63 19 830 11.1 4.8 1.0 0.7 0.5 1.1 8.3 4.0 .479 5.0 2.6 .513 0.8 0.6 .684
Toney Douglas SG 28 12 0 177 10.4 4.5 4.9 2.2 0.8 2.0 10.4 3.9 .373 3.7 1.0 .278 2.6 1.6 .615
Elliot Williams SG 25 8 0 77 8.9 2.3 3.7 0.9 0.0 0.0 11.2 3.7 .333 5.1 1.4 .273 0.9 0.0 .000
Nate Wolters PG 23 10 0 105 5.8 6.2 3.8 1.0 0.7 3.4 8.9 2.7 .308 0.7 0.0 .000 0.7 0.3 .500
John Salmons SF 35 21 0 270 5.6 2.8 1.7 1.2 0.5 0.7 6.4 2.1 .333 3.5 1.1 .308 0.5 0.3 .500
Russ Smith PG 23 6 0 29 6.2 3.7 2.5 0.0 0.0 8.7 12.4 2.5 .200 7.4 1.2 .167 0.0 0.0  
Gal Mekel PG 26 4 0 43 5.0 0.8 10.9 1.7 0.0 1.7 16.7 2.5 .150 2.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Darius Miller SF 24 5 1 43 1.7 0.8 1.7 0.8 0.0 0.8 5.9 0.8 .143 0.8 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  

Playoff Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis PF 21 4 4 172 26.4 9.2 1.7 1.0 2.5 2.7 18.2 9.8 .540 0.4 0.0 .000 7.5 6.7 .889
Eric Gordon SG 26 4 4 143 18.6 2.5 3.8 0.5 0.5 2.5 16.1 7.0 .438 8.1 3.3 .406 1.5 1.3 .833
Ryan Anderson PF 26 4 0 95 16.3 6.4 3.4 0.0 0.8 1.5 13.6 6.1 .444 4.5 1.9 .417 2.3 2.3 1.000
Jrue Holiday PG 24 3 0 55 12.4 2.0 8.5 1.3 0.7 3.3 12.4 4.6 .368 2.6 0.7 .250 2.6 2.6 1.000
Norris Cole PG 26 4 0 106 11.9 2.4 2.4 0.0 0.3 2.7 12.2 5.1 .417 4.8 1.0 .214 1.0 0.7 .667
Tyreke Evans SG 25 4 4 125 11.5 5.8 5.8 1.4 0.3 1.7 12.4 4.0 .326 3.2 0.6 .182 4.9 2.9 .588
Dante Cunningham PF 27 4 0 75 10.1 8.6 1.0 1.4 1.9 0.0 5.3 4.3 .818 0.0 0.0   1.4 1.4 1.000
Quincy Pondexter SF 26 4 4 124 8.4 5.8 3.5 2.0 0.0 0.3 8.1 2.9 .357 2.9 0.9 .300 2.0 1.7 .857
Ömer Aşık C 28 4 4 79 3.6 13.2 2.7 2.3 0.0 2.3 4.6 0.9 .200 0.0 0.0   3.2 1.8 .571
Alexis Ajinça C 26 3 0 10 28.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 0.0 0.0 14.4 14.4 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

P Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis PF 21 68 68 2455 1656 696 149 100 200 95 1199 642 .535 12 1 .083 461 371 .805
Tyreke Evans SG 25 79 76 2690 1313 416 521 100 37 246 1165 521 .447 227 69 .304 291 202 .694
Ryan Anderson PF 26 61 5 1675 833 295 55 33 20 62 729 291 .399 359 122 .340 151 129 .854
Eric Gordon SG 26 61 60 2018 818 159 229 50 14 122 694 285 .411 315 141 .448 133 107 .805
Jrue Holiday PG 24 40 37 1303 592 135 274 63 23 91 534 238 .446 135 51 .378 76 65 .855
Ömer Aşık C 28 76 76 1982 557 748 72 29 54 95 412 213 .517 0 0   225 131 .582
Alexis Ajinça C 26 68 8 957 443 315 47 21 51 69 329 181 .550 0 0   99 81 .818
Quincy Pondexter SF 26 45 28 1253 404 138 66 14 19 41 312 140 .449 171 74 .433 66 50 .758
Dante Cunningham PF 27 66 27 1652 340 256 50 46 37 35 339 155 .457 10 1 .100 47 29 .617
Norris Cole PG 26 28 2 683 278 51 90 15 7 41 252 112 .444 74 28 .378 35 26 .743
Luke Babbitt SF 25 63 19 830 256 111 24 17 11 26 192 92 .479 115 59 .513 19 13 .684
Austin Rivers SG 22 35 3 772 239 68 87 18 7 30 222 86 .387 50 14 .280 71 53 .746
Jimmer Fredette SG 25 50 0 509 178 40 58 15 2 33 166 63 .380 48 9 .188 45 43 .956
Jeff Withey C 24 37 0 259 98 64 11 4 18 12 64 32 .500 0 0   50 34 .680
Toney Douglas PG 28 12 0 177 51 22 24 11 4 10 51 19 .373 18 5 .278 13 8 .615
John Salmons SF 35 21 0 270 42 21 13 9 4 5 48 16 .333 26 8 .308 4 2 .500
Elliot Williams SG 25 8 0 77 19 5 8 2 0 0 24 8 .333 11 3 .273 2 0 .000
Nate Wolters PG 23 10 0 105 17 18 11 3 2 10 26 8 .308 2 0 .000 2 1 .500
Gal Mekel PG 26 4 0 43 6 1 13 2 0 2 20 3 .150 3 0 .000 0 0  
Russ Smith PG 23 6 0 29 5 3 2 0 0 7 10 2 .200 6 1 .167 0 0  
Darius Miller SF 24 5 1 43 2 1 2 1 0 1 7 1 .143 1 0 .000 0 0  
Team Totals     82 82 19782 8147 3563 1806 553 510 1033 6795 3108 .457 1583 586 .370 1790 1345 .751

Playoff Totals

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Davis — 21 4 4 172 126 44 8 5 12 13 87 47 .540 2 0 .000 36 32 .889
Eric Gordon — 26 4 4 143 74 10 15 2 2 10 64 28 .438 32 13 .406 6 5 .833
Ryan Anderson — 26 4 0 95 43 17 9 0 2 4 36 16 .444 12 5 .417 6 6 1.000
Tyreke Evans — 25 4 4 125 40 20 20 5 1 6 43 14 .326 11 2 .182 17 10 .588
Norris Cole — 26 4 0 106 35 7 7 0 1 8 36 15 .417 14 3 .214 3 2 .667
Quincy Pondexter — 26 4 4 124 29 20 12 7 0 1 28 10 .357 10 3 .300 7 6 .857
Dante Cunningham — 27 4 0 75 21 18 2 3 4 0 11 9 .818 0 0   3 3 1.000
Jrue Holiday — 24 3 0 55 19 3 13 2 1 5 19 7 .368 4 1 .250 4 4 1.000
Ömer Aşık — 28 4 4 79 8 29 6 5 0 5 10 2 .200 0 0   7 4 .571
Alexis Ajinça — 26 3 0 10 8 1 1 1 0 0 4 4 1.000 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     4 4 984 403 169 93 30 23 52 338 152 .450 85 27 .318 89 72 .809

Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Anthony Davis Starter / Star [1.1] 36.1 High [1.2] 24.4 10.2 2.2 4.4 108.77 Franchise centerpiece who operated as New Orleans’ two-way engine, blending elite rim protection with high-volume interior scoring. Davis attacked mismatches in the post and mid-range while anchoring the defense with 2.9 blocks per game, giving the Pelicans a rare combination of offensive hub and defensive eraser during the 2014–15 playoff push. All-Star 2015; All-NBA First Team 2015; All-Defensive Second Team 2015; 5th in MVP Voting 2015; 4th in DPOY Voting 2015
Tyreke Evans Starter / Star [1.1] 34.1 High [1.2] 16.6 5.3 6.6 1.8 79.99 Functioned as a point-forward creator, regularly initiating offense with downhill drives and kick-outs. Evans’ strength and ball control allowed him to pressure defenses in transition and half-court sets, and his 6.6 assists reflected how often New Orleans relied on him to generate offense beside Anthony Davis.  
Jrue Holiday Starter / Star [1.1] 32.6 High [1.2] 14.8 3.4 6.9 2.2 72.07 A steady floor general when healthy, Holiday balanced playmaking and perimeter defense for the Pelicans. His ability to run pick-and-roll with Davis drove much of the team’s half-court structure, while his defensive instincts (1.6 steals) helped stabilize the backcourt despite limited games due to injury.  
Ryan Anderson Key Contributor [1.05] 27.5 High [1.2] 13.7 4.8 0.9 0.8 50.90 Instant-offense stretch big who changed the geometry of the floor whenever he checked in. Anderson’s deep shooting range forced opposing centers away from the rim, creating driving lanes for guards and extra spacing around Anthony Davis despite coming primarily off the bench.  
Eric Gordon Starter / Star [1.1] 33.1 Medium [1.1] 13.4 2.6 3.8 1.0 50.34 Operated mostly as a perimeter scoring guard, leaning on catch-and-shoot threes and secondary pick-and-rolls. Gordon’s strong 44.8% three-point shooting gave New Orleans reliable floor spacing, particularly in lineups built around Davis’ interior gravity.  
Ömer Aşık Starter / Star [1.1] 26.1 Low [1.0] 7.3 9.8 0.9 1.1 42.02 Defensive anchor in the paint whose primary value came from rebounding and interior deterrence. Aşık’s physical presence allowed Davis to roam more defensively, while his offensive role remained limited to put-backs and close finishes.  
Norris Cole Bench [1.0] 24.4 Medium [1.1] 9.9 1.8 3.2 0.8 34.54 Aggressive combo guard acquired midseason who injected pace and shot creation into the second unit. Cole attacked gaps off the dribble and occasionally handled lead-guard duties, giving the Pelicans needed ball-handling depth late in the season. NBA Champion 2013; NBA Champion 2012
Quincy Pondexter Key Contributor [1.05] 27.8 Medium [1.1] 9.0 3.1 1.5 0.7 33.03 Played a classic 3-and-D wing role after arriving midseason, spacing the floor with efficient perimeter shooting while defending opposing wings. His 43.3% three-point accuracy made him a valuable complementary piece around New Orleans’ star frontcourt.  
Alexis Ajinça Key Contributor [1.05] 14.1 Low [1.0] 6.5 4.6 0.7 1.1 27.09 Energetic reserve center who provided efficient interior finishing and rim protection in short bursts. Ajinça’s length and touch around the basket gave the Pelicans a productive backup big capable of changing the tempo defensively.  
Austin Rivers Bench [1.0] 22.1 Medium [1.1] 6.8 1.9 2.5 0.7 26.18 Guard who leaned heavily on slashing drives and pull-up jumpers while working primarily with bench units. Rivers’ role fluctuated, but his attacking style occasionally gave the Pelicans another shot-creator on the perimeter.  
Dante Cunningham Key Contributor [1.05] 25.0 Low [1.0] 5.2 3.9 0.8 1.3 23.52 Utility forward who filled multiple frontcourt roles depending on lineup needs. Cunningham brought defensive effort and rebounding while finishing opportunistic plays around the rim rather than operating as a primary offensive option.  
Toney Douglas Bench [1.0] 14.8 Low [1.0] 4.3 1.8 2.0 1.2 18.60 Defensive-minded guard used in limited rotation minutes, often tasked with applying ball pressure. Douglas supplemented that defensive energy with occasional spot-up shooting and secondary playmaking.  
Luke Babbitt Key Contributor [1.05] 13.2 Low [1.0] 4.1 1.8 0.4 0.5 14.28 Stretch forward whose main value came from perimeter spacing; Babbitt quietly knocked down over 51% of his threes, forcing defenses to respect the corners in smaller Pelicans lineups.  
Jimmer Fredette Bench [1.0] 10.2 Medium [1.1] 3.6 0.8 1.2 0.3 12.98 Scoring-minded guard who looked to create quick offense off the bench, often firing from deep or attacking in transition. His role stayed small but remained built around shooting bursts.  
Gal Mekel Bench [1.0] 10.8 Low [1.0] 1.5 0.3 3.3 0.5 11.20 Pass-first guard whose limited minutes revolved around initiating offense and distributing the ball. Mekel’s assist rate reflected his focus on setting up teammates rather than scoring.  
Jeff Withey Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 2.6 1.7 0.3 0.6 10.40 Backup rim protector used situationally when the Pelicans needed interior size. Withey’s contributions mostly came from shot contests and short-range finishes.  
Nate Wolters Bench [1.0] 10.5 Low [1.0] 1.7 1.8 1.1 0.5 10.20 Reserve guard who handled occasional playmaking duties in short stints, focusing on moving the offense and keeping possessions organized rather than hunting shots.  
Elliot Williams Bench [1.0] 9.6 Low [1.0] 2.4 0.6 1.0 0.3 8.60 Athletic guard used sparingly, typically providing energy minutes with straight-line drives and defensive hustle. His role stayed limited due to injuries and roster depth.  
John Salmons Bench [1.0] 12.9 Low [1.0] 2.0 1.0 0.6 0.6 8.40 Veteran wing brought in for depth and experience, mostly filling spot minutes as a ball-mover and perimeter defender during a late-career stage.  
Russ Smith Bench [1.0] 4.8 Medium [1.1] 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.0 3.52 Rookie guard whose appearances were brief but aggressive, often looking to push pace and attack immediately when inserted into games.  
Darius Miller Bench [1.0] 8.6 Low [1.0] 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 2.40 End-of-rotation wing used in very limited action, typically filling minutes as a floor-spacer and depth option when injuries affected the rotation.  
TEAM TOTALS       99.4 43.5 22.0 12.9      

Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Anthony Davis Starter / Star [1.1] 43.0 High [1.2] 31.5 11.0 2.0 4.3 128.30 Primary offensive hub and defensive anchor throughout the series, Davis carried New Orleans with relentless interior scoring and elite rim protection. Golden State frequently sent extra help, yet he still averaged over 30 points while altering shots everywhere around the rim, finishing the matchup with 3.0 blocks per game and a massive usage load. All-NBA First Team 2015; All-Star 2015
Eric Gordon Starter / Star [1.1] 35.8 High [1.2] 18.5 2.5 3.8 1.0 67.85 Floor-spacing scoring guard who took on a heavy perimeter shot-creation role against Golden State’s defense. Gordon’s willingness to fire from deep—over eight three-point attempts per game—kept the Pelicans competitive offensively while Davis drew most of the defensive attention inside.  
Tyreke Evans Starter / Star [1.1] 31.3 Medium [1.1] 10.0 5.0 5.0 1.6 52.03 Slashing playmaker tasked with generating offense off the dribble when defenses collapsed on Davis. Evans pushed tempo in transition and handled primary ball-handling duties for long stretches, though Golden State’s defensive pressure limited his scoring efficiency during the series.  
Ryan Anderson Key Contributor [1.05] 23.8 Medium [1.1] 10.8 4.3 2.3 0.5 41.24 Stretch-four used as a spacing weapon off the bench, forcing Golden State’s frontcourt to defend well beyond the arc. Anderson mixed perimeter shooting with opportunistic rebounding and secondary playmaking, helping open driving lanes when Davis drew double teams.  
Quincy Pondexter Starter / Star [1.1] 31.0 Medium [1.1] 7.3 5.0 3.0 1.8 41.19 Defensive-minded wing whose playoff role revolved around chasing perimeter scorers and keeping the ball moving offensively. Pondexter quietly filled gaps across the stat sheet while defending multiple positions and helping stabilize the Pelicans’ wing rotation.  
Norris Cole Bench [1.0] 26.5 Medium [1.1] 8.8 1.8 1.8 0.3 27.94 Energy guard off the bench who attacked early in the shot clock and looked to create quick offense against Golden State’s second unit. Cole’s willingness to push the pace gave the Pelicans occasional momentum swings during short bursts of play. NBA Champion 2013; NBA Champion 2012
Dante Cunningham Key Contributor [1.05] 18.8 Low [1.0] 5.3 4.5 0.5 1.8 25.41 Physical frontcourt reserve who provided defensive toughness and efficient finishing in limited minutes. Cunningham’s activity around the glass and ability to defend bigger lineups helped New Orleans maintain defensive structure when Davis rested.  
Ömer Aşık Starter / Star [1.1] 19.8 Low [1.0] 2.0 7.3 1.5 1.3 26.62 Traditional interior center tasked with battling Golden State’s frontcourt and securing rebounds. Aşık’s offensive involvement was minimal, but his work on the glass and positional defense gave the Pelicans needed size against small-ball lineups.  
Jrue Holiday Key Contributor [1.05] 18.3 Medium [1.1] 6.3 1.0 4.3 1.0 29.79 Returning from injury, Holiday played controlled minutes but still functioned as a steady playmaker. His calm pick-and-roll execution and passing instincts helped settle the offense during stretches when Evans rested.  
Alexis Ajinça Bench [1.0] 3.3 Low [1.0] 2.7 0.3 0.3 0.3 7.20 Deep reserve center who appeared only briefly in the rotation, mostly providing short stints of size when the Pelicans experimented with different frontcourt combinations.  
TEAM TOTALS       100.8 42.0 23.3 13.3