Pelicans seem to have the Bulls' number

The Pelicans are 2-0 against the Chicago Bulls this season and 3-22 against everybody else. They've got a pretty good shot at a series sweep on New Year's Eve.

I will say this as someone who covers the Bulls and has watched them fall twice to the Pels: those two rookies are the real deal.

Derik Queen was held to eight points, five boards and four assists in the first game. He had four points, eight rebounds and six assists tonight, but he only took four shots. His ball-handling and passing ability at that size are so impressive, and I'm really excited to see how he develops.

I'll admit, I was a little low on Jeremiah Fears in the draft process because of his size, but he's been able to get downhill and finish through contact regardless of that. He was great tonight with 20 points on 7-of-13, and it just felt like he gashed the Bulls time after time in that fourth quarter.

Those two have really caught my eye and could be valuable rebuilding pieces if some team offers a godfather trade package for Trey Murphy and/or Zion Williamson.