The Pelicans playoff push is now in the crucial stage, and forward Quincy Pondexter's play, especially from beyond the arc, is an important asset for New Orleans.
The change of scenery seems to be sitting well with the former Memphis Grizzly, who's offensive game has found a new step in the Crescent City.
Pondexter is the league's leading 3-point percentage shooter for the past month.
| Highest 3P%, March 9 & Since | Team | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
| Quincy Pondexter | NO | 43 | 76 | .566 |
| Anthony Morrow | OKC | 49 | 90 | .544 |
| Omri Casspi | SAC | 21 | 39 | .538 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | 22 | 41 | .537 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | 16 | 30 | .533 |
In mid-January, the Pelicans acquired Pondexter and a future second round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal including the Boston Celtics. In exchange, New Orleans traded guard Austin Rivers to Boston and guard Russ Smith to Memphis.
Here's how Pondexter's play compares to other players around the league who were acquired before the trade deadline.
| Most PPG for team after playing for other team in 2014-15 | ||
| Mo Williams | CHA | 17.8 (462/26) |
| Jeff Green | MEM | 13.2 (543/41) |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | 13.0 (558/43) |
| Dion Waters | OKC | 11.9 (511/43) |
| Corey Brewer | HOU | 11.7 (610/52) |
| Josh Smith | HOU | 11.7 (596/51) |
| Alexey Shved | NY | 10.6 (265/25) |
| Timofey Mozgov | CLE | 10.5 (440/42) |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | 9.5 (514/54) |
| Quincy Pondexter | NO | 9.4 (384/41) |
Pondexter' stats from the 3-point line are especially impressive when compared to his traded counterparts.
