Hawks-Pelicans Preview

Alvin Gentry's fast-paced offense that helped him win a title with Golden State as an assistant last season only can be considered efficient if his players knock down the open jumpers it's designed to create. The main reason he's still searching for his first victory is because the New Orleans Pelicans simply aren't doing that. New Orleans looks to end its worst start in 11 years Friday night when it hosts an Atlanta Hawks team seeking a sixth straight win.