Handicapping the chase for the NBA scoring title

Handicapping the race for the NBA scoring title

Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) steals the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 123-108. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

So far this season, the New Orleans Pelicans have gone as far as 23-year-old Anthony Davis has carried them. They are a disappointing 7-12, despite the best efforts of Davis. He is the current league leader in scoring and blocks, along with a career high 11.3 rebounds per game. Davis is also second in minutes per game, second in the league in shots, and fourth in usage. The Pelicans second leading scorer on the year is Tim Frazier, who they signed out of the D-League last March.

Things aren’t as bleak going forward for the Pelicans as they have been at the beginning of the year. They are 5-2 since the return of guard Jrue Holiday, who has helped alleviate some of the scoring load from Davis. Tyreke Evans, a career 16.7 PPG scorer, is also due back soon. The presence of more established scorers will likely make Davis’ numbers dip just a bit, but it is good for the team.

Odds of leading the league in scoring: 5:2

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