The Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 116 - 92 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday . The Pacers ( 36 - 19 ) and the Clippers ( 30 - 26 ) were expected to be involved in a tight contest , but Indiana did n't have problems to dominate the game entirely and cruise to a huge win over Los Angeles . The Pacers quickly jumped to a five - point lead in the first quarter ( 36 - 31 ) , but they ran away with the game in the second quarter where they opened up the gap to 18 points following a 35 - 22 run . Adding insult to the injury , the Clippers won the third quarter 27 - 20 and the game was essentially over from there . The Clippers won the final quarter 19 - 18 , but they could n't mount any sort of a comeback and Indiana cruised their way to a solid win . Bojan Bogdanovic was the top scorer for the Pacers since he finished with 29 points and seven rebounds . Myles Turner added 17 points with four blocks , and Darren Collison contributed 14 points and five assists . Thaddeus Young filled the stat sheet nicely since he ended the contest with 14 points , five rebounds , five steals and four assists . Cory Joseph chipped in with 13 points , nine boards and six assists off the bench . Montrezl Harrell was the top scorer for the Clippers since he contributed 19 points and four assists , but he also committed six turnovers . Danilo Gallinari had 12 points and also added five rebounds . No other Clipper in the starting lineup topped the 10 - point mark , but two bench players did it since both Lou Williams and Johnathan Motley had 10 points each .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 105 - 90 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday night . The Pacers ( 37 - 19 ) came into Saturday 's game showing signs of progress following some early struggles after Victor Oladipo 's season - ending knee injury , as they 'd won four consecutive contests . They showed every intention of keeping up their strong play early by jumping out to a 30 - 17 first - quarter lead . While the Cavaliers ( 11 - 44 ) were much more competitive in the second quarter , they only shaved one point off their deficit and could n't make any further inroads . Shooting and rebounds were both strong points for Indiana , as they drained 54 percent of their attempts and won the battle of the boards by a 42 - 30 margin . Jordan Clarkson led the way for the Cavaliers with 18 points , adding six assists and two rebounds . Larry Nance , Jr. and Collin Sexton each posted 16 points , with Nance notably hauling in 10 rebounds . No other Cleveland player managed double - digit scoring , although Brandon Knight came closest with nine points off the bench in his team debut . Marquese Chriss drew the start at power forward but pitched in just seven points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal . Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pacers with 23 points and supplemented them with two assists and one rebound . Darren Collison delivered 18 points , nine assists , one rebound and one steal . Myles Turner compiled 14 points , eight rebounds and three blocks . Domantas Sabonis generated a 13 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Cory Joseph provided 10 points , 10 assists , eight rebounds and one steal . The Cavaliers head back home to take on the New York Knicks on Monday night , while the Pacers remain home and take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday evening as well .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 99 - 90 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday evening . The Pacers ( 38 - 19 ) were already trending up coming into Monday 's contest , and they opened the game seemingly intent on continuing their excellent stretch of play . Indiana built a 32 - 19 first - quarter lead , and although the visiting Hornets ( 27 - 29 ) played much more competitively in the second quarter , the hosts still held a 54 - 38 halftime advantage . Charlotte made a game of it in the third by shaving 10 points off their deficit , but the home squad immediately went on an 80 run to open the final period and build enough cushion for the victory . Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 34 points , adding nine rebounds , three assists and two steals . Jeremy Lamb followed with 21 points while also supplying seven rebounds and two assists . Cody Zeller had a near double - double with 18 points , nine rebounds , one assist and one block . Marvin Williams mustered just five points but hauled in 11 rebounds , dished out three assists and recorded two steals . Nicolas Batum had two points on 1 - for - 8 shooting . Myles Turner led the Pacers with 18 points , nine rebounds , one assist , three steals and three blocks . Bojan Bogdanovic furnished 14 points and two rebounds . Darren Collison supplied 13 points , eight assists and four rebounds . Tyreke Evans posted 12 points , two assists and one rebound . Thaddeus Young registered 11 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Wesley Matthews offered eight points , five rebounds and three assists in his Indiana debut . The Hornets next pay a visit to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night , while the Pacers remain home and take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday evening .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Indiana Pacers , 106 - 97 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday . In a battle between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference , this game came down to the wire . In fact , there were nine lead changes in this game , as neither team led by more than 10 points in the second half . Milwaukee ended the game strong , as they went on an 110 run with 4:45 remaining to make it a nine - point margin with one minute remaining . Rebounding was key for Milwaukee , as they outrebounded Indiana , 52 - 43 . They also dominated through scoring down low , outscoring the Pacers in the paint , 58 - 32 . The Bucks ( 43 - 14 ) got another monster game from Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he collected 33 points , 19 rebounds , 11 assists and two steals en route to a triple - double . Malcolm Brogdon accrued 17 points , five rebounds and three assists . Khris Middleton totaled 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . The Pacers ( 38 - 20 ) were led by Bojan Bogdanovic , as he tallied 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . Darren Collison amassed 14 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Myles Turner accumulated 11 points , six rebounds , two assists and two blocks while Domantas Sabonis led the bench with 14 points , nine rebounds , three assists and two steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup after the break against the Boston Celtics on February 21 . As for Indiana , they 'll play host to the New Orleans Pelicans on the 22nd for their next fixture .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans , 126 - 111 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Friday . While New Orleans led by 20 points in the second quarter , they allowed Indiana to win in comeback fashion . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Pelicans , 68 - 40 , in the second half . Indiana 's defense was critical , as they won the turnover differential , 18 - 11 while doubling them up in steals , 10 - 5 . Three-point shooting was also decisive , with Indiana hitting 14 - of - 32 and New Orleans connecting on just 8 - of - 27 . The Pelicans really struggled at the free - throw line , hitting just 17 - of - 30 . The Pelicans ( 26 - 34 ) were led by Cheick Diallo , as he provided 16 points and 18 rebounds off their bench . Anthony Davis led the starters , as he amassed 15 points , eight rebounds and four assists in just 19 minutes . Julius Randle accumulated 15 points , four rebounds and two assists while Jrue Holiday finished with 14 points , seven rebounds and four assists . The Pacers ( 39 - 20 ) were led by Wesley Matthews , as he amassed 24 points and two boards . Bojan Bogdanovic accrued 20 points , five rebounds and two assists . Thaddeus Young totaled 16 points , seven rebounds and four steals while Darren Collison generated 10 points and 12 assists . Domantas Sabonis led the bench with 18 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . Both teams have to play again on Saturday , with New Orleans playing host to the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana traveling to face the Washington Wizards .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 122 - 115 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Thursday . The Timberwolves ( 29 - 33 ) entered this game against the Pacers ( 41 - 22 ) in a good run of form with four wins in their last six games , and it showed since they quickly got themselves on top by nine points after the first quarter ( 35 - 26 ) . However , the Pacers would flip the script in the second quarter and they got in the driver seat by halftime thanks to a huge 38 - 25 period that gave them a 64 - 60 lead . Minnesota made things tighter since they won the third quarter 30 - 28 , and as a result , this was a two - point game heading into the final 12 minutes of action . Indiana did n't let the game slip away , however , and a 30 - 25 score in the fourth quarter sealed the deal in their favor . Bojan Bogdanovic continues to be one of the best players for Indiana in recent weeks and he carried the ballclub in this one , finishing with 37 points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists . Thaddeus Young filled the stat sheet admirably and finished with 15 points , five assists , five rebounds and three steals , while Wesley Matthews added 12 points . T.J . Leaf looked impressive coming off the bench as he contributed 18 points in 22 minutes of action . Karl-Anthony Towns was the scorer in this game as he had 42 points to go along with 17 rebounds and four assists . Jeff Teague had 13 points , six rebounds and five assists , but also had five turnovers and committed five fouls . Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 11 points , but shot 4 - 14 from the field . Anthony Tolliver ( 13 points ) and Taj Gibson ( 12 points , nine rebounds ) had solid efforts off the bench , though .


The Orlando Magic defeated the host Indiana Pacers , 117 - 112 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . There were 10 ties and 12 lead changes in this tightly - contested game , as neither club led by more than 11 points . Orlando won in comeback fashion , as they outscored Indiana , 34 - 25 , in the fourth quarter . Offensive rebounding was the difference for the Magic , as they won that battle , 11 - 3 . That allowed the Magic to outscore the Pacers in the paint , 54 - 48 . Both offenses were on point , with Indiana connecting on 55 percent of their shots while Orlando shot 51 percent from the field . The Magic ( 30 - 34 ) were led by Nikola Vucevic , as he tallied 27 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . Evan Fournier accrued 19 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Jonathan Isaac totaled 12 points and eight boards while Aaron Gordon tallied 11 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Terrence Ross led the bench with 23 points and three boards . The Pacers ( 41 - 23 ) were led by Bojan Bogdanovic , as he amassed 25 points , three rebounds and three assists . Darren Collison accumulated 23 points , three rebounds and 10 assists . Thaddeus Young finished with 13 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals while Cory Joseph led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and three assists . Both teams return to action on Tuesday , with Indiana playing host to the surprising Chicago Bulls and Orlando traveling to face the Philadelphia 76ers .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 105 - 96 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 42 - 23 ) were undoubtedly the better team on paper against a struggling Bulls ( 18 - 47 ) and they did everything they could to showcase that difference right from tip - off . Indiana quickly jumped to a 27 - 17 lead in the first half , and they would never relinquish that advantage within the end of each quarter . Chicago made things difficult , though , as they won both the second ( 25 - 22 ) and the third ( 33 - 28 ) quarters in order to made it a two - point game entering the final 12 minutes of action . But Indiana stepped it up a notch when it mattered the most and they won the final quarter by a seven - point margin ( 28 - 21 ) . Eventually , that sealed the deal and gave the Pacers a solid nine - point win in front of their fans . Most of the heavy lifting on Indiana 's offense was made by the starting lineup , as every single starter scored at least 10 points while the entire bench combined for just 25 points . Bojan Bogdanovic led the way with 27 points and six rebounds , while Darren Collison filled the stat sheet and contributed 22 points , four rebounds , two assists , and two steals . Thaddeus Young ( 11 points , 10 rebounds , six assists ) and Myles Turner ( 10 points , 11 rebounds , seven blocks ) filled their respective stat sheets admirably , and Wesley Matthews chipped in with 10 points as well . The Bulls were even worse ; not only their bench combined for a mere 23 points , but they only had three players topping the 10 - point mark . Zach LaVine led the way with 27 points , while Robin Lopez had 20 points with nine rebounds and Lauri Markkanen chipped in with 14 points and 13 rebounds of his own . Kris Dunn might have scored just five points , but added seven boards , five assists and two steals .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks , 103 - 98 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening . The Pacers ( 43 - 25 ) got more than they likely bargained for from the Knicks ( 13 - 55 ) , which jumped out to a 29 - 27 first - quarter lead despite playing in their third game in the last four nights . While Indiana erased their deficit in the second , their halftime lead was a modest three points . However , the home squad came out of intermission playing well on both ends of the court , outscoring New York by a 30 - 21 margin during the period and building enough cushion to withstand a late surge by the visitors in the fourth . Emmanuel Mudiay paced the Knicks with 21 points , adding four rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Dewayne Dotson furnished 18 points , six rebounds , three assists and one steal . Kevin Knox supplied 16 points , five boards and one assist . Deandre Jordan delivered a 12 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included five assists . Noah Vonleh registered eight points , seven boards , three assists and two steals . Dennis Smith , Jr. only mustered seven points , three rebounds , three assists and one steal across 25 minutes . Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pacers with 24 points , supplementing them with four rebounds and two assists . Darren Collison furnished 16 points , nine assists , five rebounds and three steals . Myles Turner collected 15 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Wesley Matthews poured in 14 points , while Thaddeus Young and Domantas Sabonis turned in matching 10 - point contributions and hauled in six and seven rebounds , respectively . The Knicks remain on the road and next pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night , while the Pacers remain home and tangle with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday evening .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder , 108 - 106 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Thursday . While there were only a handful of ties and lead changes in this game , it came down to the wire . In fact , Oklahoma City took a 12 - 11 lead halfway through the first quarter and did n't surrender that lead until late in the fourth quarter . Indiana actually overcame a 13 - point halftime deficit by riding a 58 - 43 second half to victory . Wesley Matthews played the hero , as he made a putback lay - up with less than two seconds remaining to break a tied game . Free-throw shooting was the difference , with the Pacers hitting 27 - of - 32 and the Thunder connecting on just 16 - of - 20 . Indiana 's bench came up big too , outscoring Oklahoma City 's bench , 31 - 25 . Assists , steals , blocks and turnovers were all decided within one in this tightly - contested game . The Thunder ( 42 - 27 ) were led by Paul George , as he tallied 36 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Russell Westbrook collected 19 points , 14 rebounds , 11 assists , four steals and two blocks en route to a triple - double . Steven Adams amassed 17 points and eight boards while Dennis Schroder provided seven points , five rebounds and five assists off the bench . The Pacers ( 44 - 25 ) were led by Domantas Sabonis , as he accrued 26 points , seven rebounds and four assists off the bench . Bojan Bogdanovic led the starters with 23 points , four rebounds and five assists . Darren Collison totaled 17 points , six rebounds , seven assists and four steals while Matthews finished with 16 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . Both teams return to action on Saturday against the top teams in the west , with Indiana traveling to face the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City playing host to the Golden State Warriors .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets , 124 - 88 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon . The Pacers got out to a good start at home and brought a four - point lead into the second quarter . They carried the momentum in the second and would outscore the visitors by 12 in the quarter to take a 16 - point lead by halftime . The Nuggets could not get anything going as they started slow in the third and the Pacers pulled ahead again , outscoring them by nine in the quarter , to take a 25 - point lead into the final frame . The Pacers held strong through the fourth to earn an impressive home win over one of the leagues top teams . Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pacers with 35 points , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 26 minutes . Myles Turner added 17 points , 11 rebounds , two assists , two blocks and a steal , while Domantas Sabonis tallied 15 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . The Pacers shot 56 percent from the field including 8 - of - 18 from long range . Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 19 points , 11 rebounds , eight assists , four blocks and one steal , in 30 minutes . Will Barton followed up 15 points , three rebounds and one assist , while Monte Morris added 12 points , one rebound and one assist , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets shot 36 percent from the field including 7 - of - 29 of from deep . The Nuggets ( 49 - 23 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pistons on Tuesday . The Pacers take on the thunder in OKC on Wednesday .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers , 121 - 116 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday evening . The Magic ( 38 - 39 ) knew their only chance of regaining the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference that they 'd had a brief hold of earlier in the week was to keep winning , but they had a substantial challenge in front of them in the form of the Pacers ( 45 - 32 ) . Nevertheless , Orlando took a 32 - 28 lead through the first 12 minutes before Indiana took a one - point lead into intermission . Ultimately , a 15 - 8 Magic run in the fourth quarter gave them some separation , and they managed to impressively hold off the home squad the rest of the way for the important road victory . Aaron Gordon led the Magic with a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and two steals . Nikola Vucevic posted 19 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . Terrence Ross poured in 16 points to lead the bench . Jonathan Isaac furnished 14 points , eight rebounds , one assist and one steal . D.J . Augustin contributed 11 points , 10 assists and four rebounds . Michael Carter-Williams and Khem Birch produced matching 10 - point , two - block tallies while dishing out five assists and bringing down four rebounds , respectively . Darren Collison led the way for the Pacers with 24 points , supplementing them with nine assists , three rebounds and one steal . Bojan Bogdanovic delivered 22 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Myles Turner generated a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , one steal and one block . Wesley Matthews totaled 13 points , four assists , two rebounds and one steal . Thaddeus Young , Domantas Sabonis and Doug McDermott all pitched in 10 points , with Young and Sabonis posting six and five rebounds , respectively . The Magic next pay a visit to the Toronto Raptors on Monday night , while the Pacers remain home to take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening as well .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 111 - 102 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Monday . The Pacers ( 46 - 32 ) entered this game losing seven of their last eight matchups and things did n't start on a positive note for them since the Pistons ( 39 - 38 ) quickly jumped to a 10 - point lead following the first 12 minutes of action ( 33 - 23 ) . However , Indiana would n't stop fighting and recovered the lead by half - time thanks to a 36 - 22 second quarter that saw them jump on top by four points at the break . Detroit tried to turn things around in the second half , but the Pacers kept extending their lead and they 'd never look back : scores of 28 - 25 and 24 - 22 , respectively , allowed the Pacers to secure a huge nine - point win in front of their own crowd . Seven Indiana players scored in double digits and Thaddeus Young paved the way with 19 points , nine rebounds and five assists , while Bojan Bogdanovic filled the stat sheet thanks to 19 points , seven rebounds , six assists and three blocks . Myles Turner had 17 points with six boards , while Tyreke Evans added 13 . Domantas Sabonis chipped in with a double - double off the bench ( 18 points and 12 rebounds ) while Aaron Holiday ( 10 points ) and Doug McDermott ( 11 points ) also topped the 10 - point mark despite not starting . Blake Griffin was unavailable for the Pistons in this one , but Wayne Ellington picked up the slack and led the way for the Pistons with 26 points while Reggie Jackson contributed 22 points , six rebounds and four assists . Andre Drummond had a strong outing as well and finished with 18 points , 17 rebounds , five assists , and four steals . Thon Maker had 14 points with four blocks .


The Boston Celtics defeated the host Indiana Pacers , 117 - 97 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Friday . This was a thorough domination for the Celtics , as a 34 - 20 second quarter buoyed them to victory . In fact , Boston held a double - digit lead for the final 18 minutes of action . Boston ended up shooting 52 percent from the field while holding the Pacers to 41 percent from the field . Free-throw shooting was also critical , with Boston hitting 14 - of - 16 and the Pacers connecting on just 11 - of - 19 . The Celtics ( 48 - 32 ) were led by Jayson Tatum , as he tallied 22 points , seven rebounds , two assists and three steals . Kyrie Irving totaled 17 points , three rebounds and six assists . Al Horford generated 11 points , seven rebounds and two assists while Aron Baynes amassed 11 points . 11 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Gordon Hayward went 9 - of - 9 from the field to lead the bench with 21 points . The Pacers ( 47 - 33 ) were led by Myles Turner , as he generated 15 points and seven rebounds . Thaddeus Young finished with 10 points , five rebounds and three assists . Cory Joseph started and accumulated seven points , four rebounds and eight assists . Domantas Sabonis led the bench with 12 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Both teams return to action on Sunday , with Indiana playing host to the struggling Brooklyn Nets and Boston welcoming the surging Orlando Magic to TD Garden .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Indiana Pacers , 108 - 96 , at Banker 's Life Fieldhouse on Sunday . This game meant much more to Brooklyn than Indiana and that was evident in the result . In fact , the Nets led for all but a few minutes , as they held a double - digit lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter . Rebounding was the clear - cut difference , with the Nets outrebounding the Pacers , 52 - 33 . Much of that came on the offensive end , with Brooklyn winning that battle , 17 - 5 . Getting to the free - throw line was also huge , with the Nets hitting 17 - of - 22 and the Pacers hitting just 4 - of - 7 . The Nets ( 41 - 40 ) were led by D'Angelo Russell , as he tallied 20 points , six rebounds and six assists . Joe Harris amassed 19 points , four rebounds and two assists . Jarrett Allen totaled 12 points and eight boards while Caris Levert led the bench with 18 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Pacers ( 47 - 34 ) were led by Domantas Sabonis , as he provided 17 points , 12 rebounds and three assists off the bench . Thaddeus Young led the starters with 16 points , two rebounds and four assists . Bojan Bogdanovic generated 13 points , four rebounds and two assists while Cory Joseph accrued 12 points , three rebounds and four assists . Both these teams only have one game remaining , with Indiana traveling to face the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn playing host to the Miami Heat on Wednesday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings , 149 - 129 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening . The Pelicans took control early on as they led for almost all of the first quarter and amassed a 40 - 32 advantage heading into the second . The Kings battled back to tie it up at 48 , midway through the quarter and kept it close for a few minutes , but the Pelicans pulled away to take a nine - point lead by halftime . The Pelicans turned it up a notch in the third and pushed their lead to 20 , 110 - 90 , heading into the fourth . They were able to cruise to the finish from there , earning their second straight win . Nicola Mirotic led New Orleans with 36 points , nine rebounds and two assists , in 31 minutes . Anthony Davis came up large with 25 points , 10 rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks , in just 27 minutes of action . Jrue Holiday had a solid night with 15 points , 11 assists , six rebounds and three steals , in 27 minutes . The Pelicans shot 59 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 31 from long range . Meanwhile , Willie Cauley-Stein was the high - point man for the Kings , with 20 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 26 minutes . Marvin Bagley III came up big in 33 minutes off the bench with 19 points , eight rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . De'Aaron Fox chipped in 18 points , six rebounds and six assists , in 27 minutes . The Kings shot 52 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 23 from distance . The Kings ( 0 - 2 will look to bounce back as they take on the Thunder in OKC on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 20 ) have a few days off before they play host to the Clippers on Tuesday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 116 - 109 , at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night . The Pelicans ( 30 ) and The Clippers ( 2 - 2 ) played a back - and - forth game , but in the end the hosts came through and used a big second half to keep their undefeated streak alive . New Orleans jumped to a 27 - 26 lead after the first quarter , but the Clippers stormed back with a 36 - 32 second quarter that lifted them to a 62 - 59 lead at the break . However , the Pelicans did n't want to lose their undefeated record and flipped the script in the second half : a 32 - 22 third quarter pushed them ahead into the final 12 minutes , and they closed things out with a 25 - 25 fourth quarter that secured them a seven - point win while keeping their winning run alive to start the 2018 - 19 season . Anthony Davis led the way for the Pelicans with 34 points and 13 rebounds , but he was n't the only Pelican who posted a double - double since Nikola Mirotic contributed with 18 points and 12 rebounds . Elfrid Payton had 20 points , six rebounds and six assists , while E'Twaun Moore added 14 points . Julius Randle chipped in with 18 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench . Tobias Harris was the best player for Clippers since he finished with 26 points and nine rebounds , while Patrick Beverley came close to a triple - double since he contributed with 12 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . Danilo Gallinari had 24 points with six rebounds , while Lou Williams ( 17 points ) and Montrezl Harrell ( 12 points , six rebounds ) contributed off the bench .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets , 117 - 115 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening . The Pelicans got out to a good start , but so did the Nets , as the two teams battled it out , with the Pelicans taking a 32 - 30 lead heading into the second . The Nets came out on fire in the second , as they took control with a 47 - 38 lead , just five minutes into the quarter . They carried on to outscore the Pelicans by 11 in the quarter , and take a 66 - 57 lead into halftime . The Pelicans came out strong in the third , but the Nets managed to keep a slight edge for most of the quarter . The Pelicans took the lead momentarily late in the quarter , but the Nets were able to reclaim a three - point lead by the end of the frame . The Nets stayed on top for most of the fourth quarter , but the Pelicans kept it close right down to the wire , setting the scene for a wild finish . The Pelicans closed the game on an impressive 90 run , including the winning jump shot by Jrue Holiday , with just two seconds left . Jrue Holiday led the way for New Orleans with 26 points , five assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block , in 37 minutes . Anthony Davis tallied 18 points , 14 rebounds , five blocks , four steals and three assists , in 37 minutes . Elfrid Payton had a solid outing with 17 points , six assists and five rebounds . The Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 23 from long range . Meanwhile , D'Angelo Russell led the Nets with 24 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , while Caris LeVert followed up with 21 points , six rebounds and four assists . The Nets shot 44 percent from the field , including 19 - of - 40 from long range . The Nets ( 2 - 3 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 40 ) play host to the Jazz on Saturday .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 132 - 111 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . While there were nine ties and seven lead changes in the first 15 minutes , that was the only time this game was competitive . In fact , Utah rode a 36 - 18 second quarter en route to a blowout , as New Orleans trailed by at least eight points for the entirety of the second half . Utah ended up shooting 52 percent from the field while holding New Orleans to just 42 percent shooting . Ball movement was a huge part of that , with the Jazz out - assisting the Pelicans , 32 - 22 . The Jazz ( 3 - 3 ) got a season - best performance out of Ricky Rubio , as he collected 28 points , six rebounds and 12 assists . Rudy Gobert finished with 25 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks on 11 - of - 13 from the field . Donovan Mitchell accrued 22 points , two rebounds and six assists . Derrick Favors totaled 10 points and seven boards . The Pelicans ( 4 - 1 ) were led by Nikola Mirotic , as he tallied 25 points and eight rebounds . Jrue Holiday totaled 18 points , two rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Julius Randle started for an injured Anthony Davis ( elbow ) , as he provided 12 points and three boards . On deck for Utah is a road matchup versus the Dallas Mavericks . As for New Orleans , they return to action on Monday against the Denver Nuggets .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls , 107 - 98 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday evening . The game started out close , but the Pelicans made the first move to gain an advantage and held on to take a , 29 - 26 , lead into the second quarter . Despite a strong effort from the Bulls , the Pelicans pushed their lead to 10 by the halfway point of the quarter , and held on to carry an eight - point advantage into halftime . The Pelicans brought the energy in the third , kicking off the quarter with a 19 - 9 run , and pushing their lead to 18 , with five minutes left in the quarter . They settled on an , 85 - 72 , lead heading into the final frame . Nonetheless , the Bulls kept fighting , and cut the lead back to 10 , with seven minutes to go . They even managed to make it a six - point game with 3:35 to go , but the Pelicans would not let them any closer than that , as New Orleans earned the much - needed win . Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with 32 points , 15 rebounds , seven assists , four blocks and one steal , in 37 minutes of action . Jrue Holiday followed up with 17 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists , two steals and two blocks , while Nikola Mirotic added nine points , 15 rebounds , one steal and one block . The Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 30 from deep . Meanwhile , Zach LaVine led Chicago with 22 points , five rebounds , four assists and one block , in 37 minutes . Wendell Carter Jr. came up large with 17 points , 11 rebounds , three blocks and a steal , while Jabari Parker tallied 20 points , 13 rebounds and three assists . The Bulls shot 40 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 31 from long range . The Bulls ( 3 - 9 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Cavs on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 5 - 6 ) play host to the Suns on Saturday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns , 119 - 99 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . It 's rare to see a team win all four individual quarters but that was the case here for New Orleans . That allowed them to win this game in wire - to - wire fashion , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . They did most of their damage in the first and fourth quarters , outscoring Phoenix , 61 - 43 . Rebounding was a huge factor , with the Pelicans outrebounding the Suns , 54 - 37 . Ball movement was also critical , with New Orleans out - assisting Phoenix , 28 - 16 . That allowed the Pelicans to shoot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range while holding the Suns to 41 percent from the field and 28 percent from long range . The Suns ( 2 - 10 ) were led by T.J. Warren , as he tallied 25 points , five rebounds , two assists and three blocks . DeAndre Ayton totaled 20 points and 12 boards on 9 - of - 12 shooting . Devin Booker finished with 12 points , seven assists and two steals . No other Suns player reached double figures in scoring or grabbed more than five rebounds . The Pelicans ( 6 - 6 ) were led by Anthony Davis , as he collected 26 points , 13 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Julius Randle amassed 22 points , 15 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Jrue Holiday accumulated 19 points , six rebounds , nine assists and three steals . E'Twaun Moore generated 17 points , two rebounds and two assists . Both teams play road games on Monday for their next outing , with Phoenix playing the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans traveling north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks , 129 - 124 , at Smoothie King Arena on Friday evening . The Pelicans ( 8 - 7 ) looked woefully unprepared to start the game while falling behind by a 32 - 16 margin in the first quarter . However , the light seemingly came on at that point , as New Orleans racked up 113 points over the final three periods . Nevertheless , the Knicks ( 4 - 12 ) still held a 119 - 116 lead as late as the 3:24 mark of the fourth quarter before the home squad was able to finish off the contest with a 13 - 5 run . A Julius Randle tip shot and a Jrue Holiday three - pointer gave the Pelicans some much - needed breathing room in the closing minute to help seal the win . New Orleans held a big advantage on the boards , winning the rebounding battle by a 54 - 44 margin . Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the Knicks with 30 points , a total he supplemented with eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . Trey Burke turned in 24 points , one rebound , one assist , one steal and one block . Emmanuel Mudiay managed 19 points , six rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Allonzo Trier and Kevin Knox generated matching 11 - point tallies , with Trier adding five assists and Knox adding five rebounds . Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with a 43 - point , 17 - rebound double - double that also included five assists , one steal and one block . Holiday pitched in 24 points , 10 assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . E'Twaun Moore poured in 13 points . Nikola Mirotic contributed 12 points , 10 rebounds , one assist and one block . Randle led the bench with 19 points and 11 rebounds . The Knicks remain on the road and head further south to take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday evening , while the Pelicans remain home and tangle with the Denver Nuggets on that same night .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets , 125 - 115 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . While there were eight ties and eight lead changes in the first half , New Orleans held the lead for the entirety of the second half . In fact , the Pelicans either won or tied all four quarters , as a 28 - 21 third quarter allowed them to control the second half . New Orleans dominated from the free - throw line , hitting 31 - of - 34 while holding Denver to just 8 - of - 13 . Transition offense was also critical for New Orleans , as they outscored Denver , 20 - 10 , in fastbreak points . The Nuggets ( 11 - 5 ) were led by Nikola Jokic , as he tallied 25 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . Gary Harris finished with 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Juancho Hernangomez totaled 20 points , 11 rebounds and two assists . Monte Morris went 6 - of - 7 from the field to lead the bench with 13 points , three rebounds and five assists . The Pelicans ( 9 - 7 ) got another monster game from Anthony Davis , as he went 20 - of - 21 from the free - throw line to collect 40 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Nikola Mirotic amassed 20 points , 10 rebounds , two assists and three block . Jrue Holiday accrued 19 points , three rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Julius Randle led the bench with 21 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and three steals . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Denver traveling to face the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans welcoming the San Antonio Spurs to The Big Easy .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 140 - 126 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday . It was all Spurs ( 8 - 8 ) in the early going on Monday 's contest , as the visitors managed to open up a nine - point lead after the first quarter . But from there , San Antonio was unable to keep pace with the high - powered Pelicans ( 10 - 7 ) offense , as it was all New Orleans for the final three periods . Anthony Davis led the way in the 140 - point effort , scoring a game - high 29 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting to go along with nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks in 32 minutes . The Pelican 's starting backcourt was n't too far behind , with E'Twaun Moore scoring a very efficient 24 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting , while Jrue Holiday added 21 points and nine assists of his own . Julius Randle , however , might have had the key performance off the bench , notching a triple - double of 21 points , 14 rebounds and 10 assists in just 25 minutes . In the end , New Orleans hot shooting was simply too much for the Spurs to handle , as the home team shot a scorching 58 percent from the field Monday night . As for San Antonio , its offensive performance was nothing to scoff at , as the Spurs shot 50 percent from three and 48 percent from the field overall . The team just did n't put together a strong enough defensive performance to keep the game close . DeMar DeRozan led the way with 21 points , while Bryn Forbes was close behind with 20 points on an efficient 7 - of - 8 shooting . Dante Cunningham was perfect from the field ( 7 - 7 FG , 5 - 5 3Pt ) on his way to a surprising 19 points , while Rudy Gay added 17 of his own . What really killed the Spurs on Monday was their inability to take care of the basketball , committing an uncharacteristic 15 turnovers .


The Boston Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 124 - 107 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday It 's been a tough stretch for the Celtics ( 11 - 10 ) here in late November , but they managed to pick up a marquee win against one of the NBA 's more talented teams after dropping four of their last five games . And it was n't just a win , it was a dominating win , as Boston opened up a 13 - point lead after the first quarter and never looked back . Kyrie Irving led the way with a team - high 26 points on 10 - of - 22 shooting on top of 10 assists and five steals in just 32 minutes . Al Horford and Jayson Tatum each dropped 20 points , while Marcus Morris , who started his second straight game , posted a double - double of 19 points and 11 assists . The high scoring performances from the team 's starters comes as a result of the Celtics having a rare hot shooting night , as Boston shot a scorching 19 - of - 39 ( 49 percent ) from behind the arc . The 124 points they scored Monday night was a season - high for the team . As for the Pelicans ( 10 - 11 ) , Monday 's loss drops them to under .500 for the first time in three weeks . It was also their fourth straight loss as the team 's odd season of streaks continues . Anthony Davis finished with a game - high 27 points to go along with 16 rebounds , five assists , three steals and three blocks across 37 minutes . Nikola Mirotic was close behind , going 6 - of - 11 from behind the arc en route to 25 points of his own . But , while the starting frontcourt did its job , the starting backcourt of Jrue Holiday and E'Twaun Moore flopped Monday night , combining for just 18 points on a combined 6 - of - 15 shooting . What really hurt the Pelicans was their inability to take care of the basketball , as they committed 22 turnovers to just 21 assists .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets , 125 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . Fresh off a blowout loss to the Celtics , the Pelicans ( 11 - 11 ) bounced back in impressive fashion Wednesday to get back to .500 . Jrue Holiday got back to his scoring ways after starting at shooting guard , pouring in a game - high 29 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting to go along with seven rebounds and five assists , while Anthony Davis was close behind with 28 points and 15 rebounds in 34 minutes . Tim Frazier , who got the start at point guard as a result of a lineup switch from head coach Alvin Gentry , was very impressive as the team 's floor leader , posting 12 points and 12 assists in 37 minutes . Where the Pelicans really managed to separate themselves was on the glass , as they out - rebounded Washington 64 - 38 Wednesday night . As for those Wizards ( 8 - 13 ) , it was a bit of a letdown for them after a very impressive comeback overtime win against the Rockets on Monday . They shot just 43 percent from the field as a team and could n't take advantage of their limited trips to the free throw line , going just 9 - of - 16 from the charity stripe . The superstar backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal combined to go just 2 - of - 11 from behind the arc , as neither could get anything going offensively . Wall would finish with 17 points , while Beal posted just 16 . Kelly Oubre and Markieff Morris would lead the way for Washington , each scoring 22 points and going a combined 8 - of - 17 from three - point range .


The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets , 103 - 91 , at Target Center on Monday . Things did n't go as smoothly as the final score would suggest for the Timberwolves ( 12 - 12 ) , as after drawing even with the Rockets ( 11 - 12 ) in the first quarter , Houston dominated the second period , 38 - 24 . From there , however , it was all down hill for the visiting team . Minnesota , while leaning on their improved defense , went on a 35 - 11 over the course of the third and fourth quarters to seal the deal and earn its fifth win in the last six games . All five Timberwolves starters scored in double figures , with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way with a team - high 24 points to go along with 11 rebounds , three assists and three steals in 33 minutes . Andrew Wiggins 16 points of his own , while Taj Gibson posted a double - double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes . Robert Covington scored just 13 points in 39 minutes , but her was a terror on defense , recording two steals and two blocks and forcing a couple timely jump balls in the final stretch of the game . As for the Rockets , it was a disastrous second half , as the team scored just nine points in the fourth quarter and 29 total points over the last 24 minutes . It ended up being a horrible shooting night for the team , as they shot 3 - of - 22 from three in the second half and 11 - of - 39 ( 28 percent ) from deep for the game . James Harden led the way with a game - high 29 points , four rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes , but Houston needed more out of fellow All-Star Chris Paul . Paul had just five points in 36 minutes Monday night and did n't make his first field goal until there was just over three minutes left in the game . The only other productive Rocket was Clint Capela , who went 11 - of - 14 from the field en route to posting 24 points and eight rebonds .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 132 - 106 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . The Pelicans ( 13 - 13 ) were without Nikola Mirotic ( illness ) for Wednesday 's game , but that did n't stop their offense from being the explosive force it is capable of being . They managed to open up a 16 - point lead in the first half and never looked back , as Anthony Davis and Julius Randle were no match for the Dallas frontcourt . Each finished with 27 points and shot a combined 21 - of - 36 ( 58 percent ) from the field , while Davis added 18 rebounds and Randle posted nine assists and four rebounds of his own . The sharpshooting of Davis and Randle was contagious too , as the Pelicans shot a scorching 59 percent from the three and 55 percent from the field overall . Jrue Holiday and E'Twaun Moore each added 17 points of their own Wednesday . As for the Mavericks ( 12 - 11 ) , the loss puts an end to a two - game winning streak , and it came without point guard Dennis Smith , who was out with a lingering wrist injury . As a result , rookie Luka Doncic got the start at point guard , but it was n't a great night for the young star . Doncic finished with just eight points on 2 - of - 8 shooting to go along with six assists and four rebounds in just 22 minutes . Harrison Barnes led the team with just 16 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting , while Wesley Matthews added 15 points of his own . J.J. Barea played just 18 minutes off the bench , but he still managed to finish with 14 points . As a team , Dallas simply just could not keep up with the hot - shooting Pelicans , as the Mavericks shot just 43 percent from the field Wednesday .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 107 - 103 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . While New Orleans looked in control late in the fourth quarter , Memphis made a critical run that grabbed them a win . In fact , the Grizzlies ended the game on a 15 - 3 run , as that turned an eight - point deficit with five minutes remaining into a four - point victory . It was competitive throughout though , as there were 10 ties and 18 lead changes in total , with neither club ever attaining a double - digit lead . The assist - to - turnover differential was critical , with Memphis out - assisting New Orleans , 30 - 25 , while winning the turnover differential , 18 - 11 . Three-point shooting was also huge , with the Grizzlies hitting 8 - of - 19 and the Pelicans connecting on just 7 - of - 29 . Memphis bench was huge as well , as they outscored New Orleans bench , 53 - 11 . The Grizzlies ( 15 - 9 ) were led by JaMychal Green , as he provided 24 points , eight rebounds and two steals off the bench . Joakim Noah also played well off the bench , amassing 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . Kyle Anderson led the starters with 19 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , three steals and three blocks . Marc Gasol accrued 15 points , six rebounds and four assists while Mike Conley finished with nine points , three rebounds and 10 assists . The Pelicans ( 13 - 14 ) were led by Julius Randle , as he accumulated 26 points , 13 rebounds , three assists and two steals . Anthony Davis collected 25 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , two steals and four blocks . Jrue Holiday accrued 20 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . New Orleans had no bench player score more than four points . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday . As for New Orleans , they travel to play the Detroit Pistons on Sunday for their next outing .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 118 - 114 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday afternoon . The Thunder ( 17 - 9 ) came into the contest sporting a winning road record , and they demonstrated their ability to play well away from their home floor by taking a 28 - 25 first - quarter lead . Although the Pelicans ( 15 - 15 ) battled back to take a slim one - point halftime lead , OKC hung relatively close throughout the entirety of the second half and were just two points back of New Orleans with 49 seconds remaining . However , a driving Russell Westbrook opted to kick the ball out to Alex Abrines behind the three - point line on what would be the Thunder 's final possession , and the latter 's shot could n't find the basket . The home squad 's biggest advantage came on the rebounding front , as they won the battle of the boards by a 56 - 39 margin . Paul George led the way for the Thunder with a 25 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included five assists , two steals and one block . Dennis Schroder followed with a bench - leading 24 points . Steven Adams and Westbrook turned in matching 20 - point , six - rebound tallies , with the latter also dishing out seven assists , recording four steals and posting two blocks . Jerami Grant and Terrence Ferguson contributed seven and six points , respectively . Anthony Davis paced the Pelicans with a 44 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , two steals and one block . Julius Randle delivered 22 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and one block . Jrue Holiday managed a 20 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included five rebounds and two steals . Darius Miller led the bench with 10 points . The Thunder remain on the road and take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night , while the Pelicans remain home and take on the Miami Heat on Sunday evening .


The Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 102 - 96 , at Smoothie King Center on Sunday evening . Miami ( 13 - 16 ) cut it close in Sunday 's win , allowing New Orleans to whittle a double - digit lead down to a two - possession game in the final minute . The Heat , however , profited from strong offensive rebounding to earn the hard - fought win . Behind a season - high 25 offensive boards , eight of which came from veteran Hassan Whiteside , the Heat came out on top of Sunday 's matchup . The Pelicans ( 15 - 16 ) were unable to crack the 100 - point mark despite hitting 13 three - pointers , due in large part to their struggles around the rim . New Orleans finished the night shooting just 41 percent from the field . Whiteside recorded a double - double to help pave the way for his team 's win . The star big man finished with 17 points , 14 rebounds , and three blocks in total . Josh Richardson was the team 's top scorer , pouring in 22 points to go with four assists and three steals . The Pelicans saw strong play from their stars , but it was not enough to get the job done . Anthony Davis was as dominant as ever , finishing with 27 points , 12 rebounds , seven assists , four blocks , and three steals . Jrue Holiday complemented Davis 's play with 22 more points , and Julius Randle delivered a 17 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Still , the Pelicans made just 35 shots as a team , ending the night with some of their most pedestrian offensive numbers of the season . Next on the agenda for New Orleans is a visit to Milwaukee on Wednesday . The Heat , meanwhile , will have the next three days off before hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks , 114 - 112 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening . The Mavs got out to a good start on the road and led the Pelicans 29 - 26 after one quarter . They upped the intensity in the second , where they outscored the home team by eight , to take a 66 - 55 lead by halftime . However , the Pelicans came to life in the third , where they outscored the Mavericks by nine to cut the deficit to just to , entering the fourth . The score stayed tight through the fourth , but ultimately the Mavericks could not contain Anthony Davis , who helped the Pelicans seal the much - needed win , ending a five - game losing streak . Davis led the Pelicans with 48 points , 17 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks , in 42 minutes . Julius Randle followed up with 22 points , 12 rebounds and two assists , while Jrue Holiday tallied 18 points , eight assists , seven rebounds , two steals and one block , in 35 minutes . The Pelicans shot 46 percent from the field , including just 4 - of - 23 from long range . Meanwhile , Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 34 points , on 10 - of - 16 shooting , three assists and two rebounds , in 33 minutes . Harrison Barnes added 21 points , five rebounds , two steals and one assist , while Dennis Smith Jr. finished with 14 points , four assists , two steals and one rebound . The Mavs ( 16 - 18 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Thunder on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 16 - 20 ) play host to the Rockets on Saturday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 108 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . A 30 - 20 first quarter really set the tone in this game for Houston , as they held the lead for over 40 minutes . With that said , there were seven ties and 10 lead changes , with most of those coming in the first quarter . Three-point shooting was huge , with the Rockets connecting on 16 - of - 46 while the Pelicans hit just 9 - of - 28 . Houston also did a ton of havoc in transition , winning the fastbreak scoring differential , 22 - 4 . The Rockets did a ton of damage in the paint too , outscoring the Pelicans , 56 - 32 . The Rockets ( 20 - 15 ) got another gem from James Harden , as he collected 41 points , nine rebounds , six assists , three steals and two blocks . Eric Gordon totaled 21 points , two rebounds and three assists . Danuel House Jr. amassed 15 points and four boards . Austin Rivers led the bench with 10 points , five rebounds and seven assists . The Pelicans ( 16 - 21 ) were led by Julius Randle , as he accrued 23 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and two steals . Anthony Davis finished with 22 points , 11 rebounds and three steals . E'Twaun Moore generated 21 points and seven boards while Jrue Holiday accumulated 20 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Houston playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans welcoming the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves to The Big Easy .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves , 123 - 114 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday . While New Orleans led for the majority of this game , it was close until the final minutes . In fact , Minnesota rode a 38 - 25 third quarter to make it competitive but New Orleans took control with a 35 - 25 fourth quarter . There were 11 ties and eight lead changes in total , as it was within a single - digit margin for the final 20 minutes of action . The Pelicans did outscore the T'Wolves by 12 points in the first half though too , as that third quarter was the only time Minnesota looked to be in this game . New Orleans offense was unstoppable , as they connected on 52 percent from the field and 56 percent from three - point range while holding Minnesota to 46 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range . Defensive rebounding was also big , with the Pelicans winning that battle , 33 - 27 . The Timberwolves ( 17 - 20 ) got another gem from Karl-Anthony Towns , as he collected 28 points , 17 rebounds , six assists and five blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished with 20 points , two rebounds and three assists . Tyus Jones started for Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose , as he accumulated 15 points , two rebounds and 13 assists . The Pelicans ( 17 - 21 ) have struggled mightily without Anthony Davis ( flu ) in his tenure but they got an important victory here . Julius Randle carried the load in his absence , as he led the team with 33 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Jrue Holiday accrued 26 points , four rebounds and nine assists . E'Twaun Moore totaled 17 points , two rebounds and three assists while Darius Miller led the bench with 21 points , three rebounds and three assists . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with New Orleans traveling to face the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota playing the Boston Celtics on the road as well .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies , 114 - 95 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday evening . The Pelicans got out to a good start on the road , with a 31 - 27 lead after one quarter . The Grizzlies pushed back through the second but still trailed by two , 53 - 51 , at halftime . The Pelicans came out strong in the third quarter , and outscored the Grizzlies by 11 , to take an 86 - 73 lead into the final frame . They held the momentum through the fourth and outscored the visitors by six points in the quarter , to secure their second straight win . Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with 36 points , 13 rebounds , three assists , three blocks and two steals , in 35 minutes . Julius Randle followed up with 15 points , nine rebounds and two assists , while Jrue Holiday finished with 13 points , six assists , four rebounds and four steals . The Pelicans shot 56 percent from the field , including 6 - of - 17 from long range . Meanwhile , Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 22 points , 10 assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . JaMychal Green followed up with 16 points and five rebounds , while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 12 points and one rebound . The Grizzlies shot 45 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 30 from long range . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 22 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Spurs on Wednesday . The Pelicans ( 19 - 22 ) play host to the Cavs on Wednesday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers , 140 - 124 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday evening . The Cavaliers got out to a great start on the road , as the put together a 38 - 25 lead through the first quarter . The Pelicans answered in the second , where they outscored the Cavs 34 - 25 , to cut the deficit to just four by halftime . The Pelicans carried the momentum into the third quarter , where they outscored the visitors by 13 , to take a nine - point lead into the final frame . The Pelicans stayed in control through the fourth and held on for their third straight win . Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with 38 points , 13 rebounds , seven assists , four blocks and two steals , in 36 minutes . Jrue Holiday followed up with 18 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three steals , while Frank Jackson added 19 points , in 19 minutes off the bench . The Pelicans shot 55 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 29 from long range . Meanwhile , Jordan Clarkson led the Cavs with 21 points , four rebounds , three steals , three blocks and two assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . Alec Burks tallied 17 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting , while Matthew Dellavedova finished with 17 points , seven assists and four rebounds . The Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field , including 14 - of - 30 from long range . The Cavs ( 8 - 34 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Rockets in Houston on Friday . The Pelicans ( 20 - 22 ) take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Saturday .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 98 - 94 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . The Pistons ( 21 - 26 ) , who came into Wednesday 's game having lost two contests in a row , took full advantage of a Pelicans team that was without their star player Anthony Davis . Detroit jumped on the home team from the very start , opening up a 10 - point lead in the first 24 minutes and never letting go of it . Blake Griffin took full advantage of Davis ' absence , scoring a game - high 37 points on 14 - of - 28 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes . Only two other players scored in double figures for Detroit , with Reggie Jackson posting 17 points and Jon Leuer posting 15 , but it ended up being more than enough for the visiting team . As for the Pelicans , it was a real offensive struggle for them without their star , and they were unable to escape with a victory . Jrue Holiday shouldered the offensive load for New Orleans , scoring a team - high 29 points on top of five rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes . The Pelicans ' starting frontcourt did a solid job of producing in Davis ' absence , with Jahlil Okafor going 8 - of - 13 from the floor en route to posting 17 points and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle adding 13 points and 13 rebounds of his own . However , with the Pelicans shooting just 6 - of - 22 ( 27 percent ) from behind the arc and making just four of the nine free throws they attempted , they did n't give themselves much of a chance at victory Wednesday night .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 126 - 114 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday night . The Spurs ( 27 - 22 ) were seemingly catching a break against a short - handed Pelicans ( 22 - 27 ) squad , but that 's not exactly the way the game played out in the first half . New Orleans trailed by only three at halftime despite being down Anthony Davis ( finger ) , Julius Randle ( ankle ) and Nikola Mirotic ( ankle ) . However , San Antonio was able to add eight points to their advantage in the third quarter , giving them a lead they would n't relinquish . The visitors shot an impressive 52 percent , including 46 percent from three - point range , and enjoyed a 51 - 41 rebounding advantage . LaMarcus Aldridge led the way for the Spurs with a 28 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two assists . Rudy Gay churned out 22 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Pau Gasol drew the start and managed 13 points , nine rebounds , four assists and one steal . Derrick White provided 12 points , four assists , three rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Bryn Forbes mustered 11 points , three assists and two rebounds . Quincy Pondexter led the bench with 10 points . Jrue Holiday paced the Pelicans with 29 points , adding seven rebounds , three assists and one block . Jahlil Okafor posted a 24 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included four blocks and one steal . Frank Jackson registered a bench - leading 15 points while also dishing out four assists , hauling in three rebounds and recording three steals . Darius Miller chipped in 11 points , three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Elfrid Payton , Solomon Hill and E'Twaun Moore totaled just 19 points between them . The Spurs head back home to face the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening , while the Pelicans travel to tangle with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday evening .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 105 - 99 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . New Orleans came into this matchup with four starters missing , as they simply did n't have enough to compete with a potent Denver team . With that said , there were seven ties and four lead changes in total , as neither team led by more than 11 points . The third quarter was key for the Nuggets , as they outscored the Pelicans , 33 - 19 , and held the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter . The shooting disparity was huge , with the Nuggets shooting 47 percent from the field while holding the Pelicans to 42 percent shooting . The 10 steals recorded by Denver were decisive as well , as they won the turnover differential , 14 - 9 . The Nuggets also won the points in the paint battle , 62 - 42 . The Nuggets ( 35 - 15 ) were led by Malik Beasley , as he provided 22 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting off the bench . Nikola Jokic led the starters with 20 points , 13 rebounds , 10 assists , three steals and two blocks . Monte ' Morris started and totaled 20 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and two steals . The Pelicans ( 23 - 29 ) were led by Jrue Holiday , as he collected 22 points , six rebounds and six assists . Darius Miller accumulated 15 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Jahlil Okafor amassed 14 points and eight boards while Kenrich Williams led the bench with 21 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Nikola Mirotic , Anthony Davis , Julius Randle , Elfrid Payton and E'Twaun Moore all missed this game . On deck for Denver is a home matchup versus the Houston Rockets on Friday . As for New Orleans , they return to action on Saturday in a road matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 109 - 107 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday evening . The Pacers got out to a solid start on the road , with a 25 - 20 lead after one quarter . The Pelicans battled through the second , but the visitors held the edge , to lead 53 - 50 by halftime . The Pacers kept the momentum in the third , where they built a 10 - point lead , before settling on an 83 - 74 lead heading into the final frame . The Pelicans made it interesting as they battled right down to the wire , however , the Pacers managed to stay one step ahead and held on for their 16th road win of the season . This marks the third straight loss for New Orleans . Darren Collison led the Pacers with 22 points , six assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 34 minutes . Domantas Sabonis added 16 points , 13 rebounds and one assist , in 22 minutes off the bench , while Myles Turner finished with 15 points , nine rebounds , three blocks , two steals and an assist . Meanwhile , Jahlil Okafor led the Pelicans with 25 points , 13 rebounds , one steal , one block and one assist , in 33 minutes . Jrue Holiday followed up with 19 points , 11 rebounds , nine assists , a steal and a block , while Cheick Diallo added 12 points , 14 rebounds , a steal and a block off the bench . The Pelicans ( 23 - 31 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday . The Pacers ( 34 - 19 ) play host to the Lakers on Tuesday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves , 122 - 117 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . While Minnesota took an 18 - point lead thanks to a 35 - 22 first quarter , New Orleans then responded with a 40 - 27 second quarter to make it competitive . In fact , New Orleans held the lead for the final 20 minutes , despite the fact that it was within a seven - point margin for the final 15 minutes . All four ties and seven lead changes happened in the final minutes of the second quarter and the opening minutes of the third . The assist - to - turnover ratio was critical , with the Pelicans recording 27 assists to 11 turnovers while the Timberwolves committed 15 turnovers to 22 assists . Free-throw shooting was also huge , with New Orleans hitting 27 - of - 28 and Minnesota connecting on 16 - of - 22 . The Timberwolves ( 25 - 30 ) were led by Karl-Anthony Towns , as he tallied 32 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Andrew Wiggins accumulated 23 points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and two blocks . Jeff Teague ( foot ) made his return from injury to lead the bench with 12 points , four rebounds and five assists . The Pelicans ( 25 - 31 ) were led by Anthony Davis , as he provided 32 points , nine rebounds , two assists and three blocks on 11 - of - 15 shooting in just 25 minutes . In fact , Davis did n't play in the fourth quarter . Jrue Holiday collected 27 points , four rebounds , nine assists and three steals . Kenrich Williams totaled 19 points and six rebounds while Tim Frazier led the bench with 12 points , nine rebounds , eight assists and two steals . On deck for New Orleans is a road matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . As for Minnesota , they play host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday for their next fixture .


The Orlando Magic trounced the New Orleans Pelicans , 118 - 88 , at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday . It was a full - fledged blowout , as Orlando ( 26 - 32 ) never let New Orleans ( 25 - 33 ) come especially close . Four Orlando starters scored at least 20 points in the win , including a team - high 25 points from Nikola Vucevic . The newly - minted All-Star added 17 rebounds in the win and out - dueled Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis . Davis , who has had a rocky month since requesting a trade and then not being dealt , went just 1 - of - 9 from the field in 24 minutes of play . Forwards Jonathan Isaac and Aaron Gordon contributed another 20 points apiece for Orlando . In general , the team saw stellar offensive play , knocking down 13 three - point shots and shooting 21 - of - 22 at the free - throw line . The Magic also held a substantial advantage on the glass , outrebounding New Orleans 57 - 41 . The Pelicans , meanwhile , were limited to just 38 percent shooting in the loss . What 's more , New Orleans could not seem to get to the line , attempting only eight free - throws on the night . E'Twaun Moore led the team with only 19 points in the loss . Both teams will suit up once more before the All-Star break , with Orlando hosting the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday and New Orleans hosting the red - hot Oklahoma City Thunder .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 131 - 122 , at Smoothie King Center on Thursday . The Pelicans ' ( 26 - 33 ) Anthony Davis , who has seen his minutes dwindle since his trade request , and Thursday night , the All-Star big man played 16 minutes in the first half before being ruled out for the rest of the game with a shoulder injury . Whether the injury was a legitimate concern or not did not matter to New Orleans , as they managed to fend off one of the Western Conference 's best teams in the last game before the All-Star break . Julius Randle was unstoppable in the winning effort , playing 39 minutes and posting a team - high 33 points , 11 rebounds and six assists in that time . Jrue Holiday was very close behind , scoring 32 points to go along with five rebounds and seven assists . As a team , it was a very efficient night offensively against a stout Oklahoma City defense , as New Orleans shot 46 percent from three and 54 percent from the field overall . As for the Thunder ( 37 - 20 ) , Russell Westbrook came through with his most efficient performance of the regular season , but it still was n't enough . Westbrook shot 18 - of - 30 from the field en route to scoring a season - high 44 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 11 assists across 39 minutes . It was his 11th straight triple - double . Paul George was not as efficient , going a miserable 3 - of - 17 from behind the arc , but he still finished with 28 points , seven rebounds and six assists . The only other Thunder player to reach double figures was Nerlens Noel , who posted 22 points and 13 rebounds in just 22 minutes off the bench . Now , heading into the All-Star break , the Thunder sit comfortably in third place in the Western Conference standings , while the Pelican own the third - to - worst record in the conference .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers , 128 - 115 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . While there were four ties and nine lead changes in the opening quarter , New Orleans actually held the lead for the final three quarters . In fact , the Pelicans held a double - digit lead for the entirety of the second half , as they led by 16 heading into the fourth . Bench production was the difference in the game , with New Orleans outscoring Los Angeles ' bench , 42 - 24 . The Pelicans defense was also critical , with New Orleans recording 14 steals while winning the turnover differential , 23 - 17 . The Lakers ( 29 - 30 ) were led by Brandon Ingram , as he tallied 29 points , five rebounds and three assists . LeBron James finished with 27 points , seven rebounds , 12 assists and four steals . Kyle Kuzma accumulated 16 points , eight rebounds and seven assists while JaVale McGee totaled 10 points and two boards . The Pelicans ( 27 - 34 ) played this game without Anthony Davis ( rest ) , as Jrue Holiday led the way with 27 points , three rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Julius Randle accrued 24 points , three rebounds and five assists . Elfrid Payton collected 14 points , five rebounds , nine assists and two steals . Kenrich Williams amassed 11 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three steals while Cheick Diallo led the bench with 18 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . Both teams return to action on Monday , with New Orleans playing host to the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Philadelphia 76ers took down the New Orleans Pelicans , 111 - 110 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday evening . Though it was only a one - point win , Philadelphia ( 39 - 22 ) led from the first quarter onwards , holding as much as a 16 - point lead at points throughout . The Pelicans ( 27 - 35 ) clawed back with a strong fourth quarter in which they held the Sixers to only 18 points . New Orleans , though could not pull off the comeback , particularly with star player Anthony Davis spending much of the game on the bench . Davis has seen his minutes limited significantly since news of his trade demand broke in early February ; on Monday , he logged only 20 minutes on the court . Tobias Harris played a crucial role in the Sixers ' win , leading all scorers with 29 points . Recently-acquired big man Boban Marjanovic also contributed significantly , logging a double - double . However , the night ended early for Marjanovic after he suffered a knee injury late in the game . He did not return to action . For the Pelicans , Jrue Holiday led the way with 22 points . Davis scored 18 despite his limited minutes . Elfrid Payton and Julius Randle each logged double - doubles , with Payton dishing 14 assists and Randle pulling down 14 rebounds . The Pelicans will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday , while the 76ers travel to OKC for a tilt with the Thunder on Thursday .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 114 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start , with multiple lead changes through the first quarter , before the Jazz took a 25 - 23 lead into the second . The Jazz turned it up in the second quarter , where they outscored the Pelicans by nine , to push their lead to 11 by halftime . The Pelicans were not done though , as they came out strong in the third and trimmed the deficit to nine by the start of the fourth . However , the Jazz kicked off the fourth with a run and pushed their lead to 17 , four minutes into the quarter . The Pelicans managed to get back within single digits , but the Jazz held a comfortable advantage the rest of the way , en route to a solid road win . Derrick Favors led the Jazz with 25 points , five rebounds , two blocks , one assist and one steal , in 24 minutes . Rudy Gobert tallied 22 points , 13 rebounds , four blocks and a steal , while Donovan Mitchell finished with 22 points , seven rebounds , two steals , an assist and a block . The Jazz shot 52 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 30 from long range . Meanwhile , Julius Randle led the Pelicans with 23 points , six rebounds , three assists and a block , in 35 minutes . Jrue Holiday added 16 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals , while Anthony Davis added 16 points , five rebounds , three assists , two blocks and a steal . The Pelicans shot 46 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 24 from deep . The Pelicans ( 30 - 37 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Friday . The Jazz ( 37 - 27 ) take on the Grizzlies in Memphis on Friday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 127 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start , with the Pelicans managing to hold a 31 - 29 lead by the end of the quarter . The held the lead to start the second , but the Raptors tied it up and pulled ahead in the final minutes , to take a three - point lead by halftime . The Raptors carried the momentum into the third , where they outscored the Pelicans by 10 , to take a 13 - point lead into the final frame . They kept the same intensity in the fourth , outscoring the Pelicans by 10 again , as they cruised to the road win . Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 31 points , two assists , two steals and one rebound , in 27 minutes . Pascal Siakam followed up with 19 points , five rebounds , four assists , two blocks and a steal , while Kyle Lowry tallied a triple - double , with 13 points , 12 assists and 11 rebounds . The Raptors shot 54 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 37 from long range . Meanwhile , Frank Jackson led the Pelicans with 20 points and six rebounds , in 36 minutes . Julius Randle tallied 18 points , nine rebounds and seven assists , while Cheick Diallo added 16 points and 12 rebounds . The Pelicans shot 41 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 39 from long range . The Pelicans ( 30 - 38 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday . The Raptors ( 47 - 19 ) take on the Heat in Miami on Sunday .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 130 - 113 , at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday . Milwaukee came into this game as a sizable favorite , as they really took control in the middle quarters . In fact , the Bucks rode a 33 - 25 second quarter to grab the lead and took control thanks to a 45 - 41 third quarter and a 29 - 24 fourth quarter . That allowed them to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half while leading by at least eight points for the final 20 minutes . Defensive rebounding was the difference for the Bucks , as they won that battle , 47 - 37 . Their defense was also key , as they held the Pelicans to 43 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . Free-throw shooting was also huge , with Milwaukee hitting 24 - of - 28 and New Orleans connecting in just 11 - of - 16 The Bucks ( 51 - 17 ) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he tallied 24 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Khris Middleton accrued 23 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Malcolm Brogdon finished with 18 points and two assists while Eric Bledsoe collected 14 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . The Pelicans ( 30 - 40 ) were led by Julius Randle , as he amassed 23 points , six rebounds and four assists . Anthony Davis played just 21 minutes but provided 21 points , 12 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Elfird Payton picked up another triple - double , as he accumulated 14 points , 15 rebounds and 11 assists . Both teams return to action on Friday , with New Orleans playing host to the Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee traveling to South Beach to play the Miami Heat .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans 122 - 110 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening . The Pelicans got out to a good start at home , as they held a 37 - 30 lead after one quarter . They led for the entire second quarter , until the Trail Blazers tied it up and took a one - point advantage in the final minutes . However , the Pelicans managed to reclaim a one - point advantage by halftime . The Blazers came out strong in the third , outscoring the Pelicans 31 - 25 in the quarter , to take a five - point lead into the fourth . The Trail Blazers stayed in control through the fourth , as they held on for their third straight win . This marks the fifth straight loss for the Pelicans . Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 24 points , seven assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 35 minutes . C.J . McCollum followed up with 23 points , five rebounds , four assists and one block , while Rodney Hood and Enes Kanter added 17 points each . The Trail Blazers shot 45 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 27 from long range . Julius Randle led the Pelicans with 45 points , 11 rebounds , six assists , three blocks and two steals , in 42 minutes . Elfrid Payton notched a triple - double , with 14 points , 16 assists and 12 rebounds , in 41 minutes . The Pelicans shot 48 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 30 from deep . The Pelicans ( 30 - 41 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Suns on Saturday . Trail Blazers ( 42 - 26 ) take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Saturday .


The Phoenix Suns defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 138 - 136 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . In a battle between two of the worst teams in the west , it took an overtime session to determine a winner and one of the craziest endings you 'll ever see . In fact , there were 10 ties and 15 lead changes in total , as it stayed within a five - point margin for the entirety of the fourth quarter and overtime . The ending was absolutely ridiculous , with Phoenix scoring five points in the final 2 seconds to turn a three - point deficit into a two - point victory . Josh Jackson hit a three - pointer to tie the game with 2,2 seconds left and then New Orleans got called for a technical foul because they tried to call a timeout with none remaining . Devin Booker nailed the technical free - throw and that was the nail in the coffin . The Suns shooting was key , as they shot 51 percent from the field while holding the Pelicans to 46 percent from the field . Phoenix also outscored New Orleans in the paint , 76 - 60 . The Suns ( 16 - 54 ) were led by Devin Booker , as he tallied 40 points , five rebounds and 12 assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. finished with 32 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals . Dragan Bender got a rare start and totaled 13 points and five boards . Josh Jackson led the bench with 19 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two blocks . The Pelicans ( 30 - 41 ) got a fourth - straight triple - double from Elfrid Payton , as he accumulated 16 points , 13 rebounds and 16 assists . Julius Randle led the team in scoring , amassing 21 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Anthony Davis played 22 minutes and provided 15 points , 11 rebounds and three steals . Darius Miller , Cheick Diallo , Ian Clark and Jahlil Okafor each reach double figures in scoring off the bench . Both teams return to action on Monday against struggling teams , with Phoenix playing host to the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans traveling to face the Dallas Mavericks .


The Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 113 - 90 , at Smoothie King Arena on Sunday evening . The Rockets ( 47 - 27 ) set the tone with a dominant first quarter , jumping out to a 33 - 19 first - quarter lead that they 'd extended to 63 - 44 by halftime . While the Pelicans ( 31 - 44 ) were much more competitive in the second half , Houston still added four points to their advantage by the final buzzer . The visitors were effective on both ends of the floor , draining 49 percent of their attempts while limiting New Orleans to a 41 percent figure . James Harden paced the Rockets with 28 points , adding four assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block . Eric Gordon produced 18 points , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Danuel House , Jr. turned in 14 points , six rebounds and one steal . P.J . Tucker and Kenneth Faried turned in matching 11 - point tallies , with Faried also hauling in 11 rebounds . Chris Paul generated an 11 - point , 13 - assist double - double that also included three rebounds and five steals . Clint Capela mustered eight points while also hauling in 17 rebounds and dishing out one assist . Frank Jackson led the Pelicans with 19 points while also supplying six assists , three rebounds and one steal . Julius Randle managed 15 points , three rebounds and two assists . Stanley Johnson furnished 13 points , five boards , one assist and one steal . Anthony Davis compiled 12 points , 10 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Elfrid Payton delivered only four points and also dished out eight assists , brought down four boards , and recorded on steal . The Rockets next pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night , while the Pelicans remain home and take on the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday evening as well .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 130 - 120 , at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday evening . The Hawks ( 27 - 48 ) have been coming on during the latter stages of the campaign , and their high - powered offense has been key . Such was the case again Tuesday , with Atlanta racking up 42 first - quarter points and compiling 70 by intermission . While they did n't quite keep up the same pace the rest of the way , the visitors scored the final four points after the Pelicans ( 31 - 45 ) had closed to 126 - 120 with 40 seconds remaining . Ball security especially a problem for New Orleans , as they committed 24 turnovers . Trae Young paced the Hawks with a 33 - point , 12 - assist double - double that also included one rebound and one steal . Dewayne Dedmon and DeAndre ' Bembry generated matching 18 - point efforts while hauling in nine and six rebounds , respectively . Alex Len turned in 13 points , seven rebounds , two assists and one steal . John Collins and Vince Carter contributed 12 points apiece , with Collins also posting seven boards . Taurean Prince finished with nine points , five assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Julius Randle led the Pelicans with 24 points and added nine rebounds , five assists and one steal . Christian Wood supplied 23 points , nine rebounds , one assist , six blocks and three steals . Frank Jackson posted 20 points , two rebounds and one steal before exiting with a concussion . Ian Clark managed 12 points , while Elfrid Payton collected 11 points , nine assists , six rebounds and two steals . The Hawks return home and face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night , while the Pelicans remain home and tangle with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday evening as well .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings , 121 - 118 , at Smoothie King Center on Thursday . It was essentially a wire - to - wire victory for the Pelicans ( 32 - 45 ) , as while the Kings ( 37 - 38 ) managed to take back the lead a few times during Thursday 's contest , New Orleans did a terrific job of closing out quarters in an effort to maintain their distance . Julius Randle was again sensational in the absence of Anthony Davis ( back ) , posting another double - double with 34 points and 11 rebounds across 31 minutes . Meanwhile , the newest Pelican , Christian Wood , continues to be productive since getting picked up by the team , as he came off the bench to post 25 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting and nine rebounds across 28 minutes . With Randle and Wood leading the way with efficient shots inside the paint , New Orleans put together a stellar performance from the floor , shooting an impressive 49 - of - 96 ( 51 percent ) . For the Kings , they fall back below .500 with the loss , as they have been unable to put together a good stretch of games here as the regular season draws to an end . The starting backcourt of De'Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield was very effective in the losing effort , as Hield scored a team - high 27 points on 11 - of - 21 shooting while Fox posted a double - double of 25 points on 11 - of - 22 shooting and 12 assists in 37 minutes . The two , however , could n't get anything going from behind the arc , combining to go 2 - of - 11 from deep . But the poor shooting was n't necessarily contagious , as Sacramento still managed to go 10 - of - 23 ( 44 percent ) from behind the arc .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the shot New Orleans Pelicans , 130 - 102 , at Smoothie King Center on Sunday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start , as the Pelicans held a slight edge through most of the first quarter , before the Lakers tied it up at 26 by the start of the second . The score stayed tight through the second , with the Pelicans taking a one - point lead into halftime . The Lakers turned it up a notch in the third , where they outscored the Pelicans by 22 in the quarter to take a 105 - 84 lead into the final frame . The Lakers maintained a healthy cushion through the fourth and held on to earn their second straight win . Rajon Rondo led the Lakers with 24 points , 12 assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 30 minutes . JaVale McGee finished with 23 points , 16 rebounds , three assists , a steal and a block , while Alex Caruso added 23 points , six assists , three rebounds and four steals . The Lakers shot 48 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 38 from long range . Meanwhile , Julius Randle led the Pelicans with 17 points , five rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 22 minutes . Christian Wood finished with 15 points , 11 rebounds , a steal and a block , while Jahlil Okafor chipped in 15 points , four rebounds and one assist . The Pelicans shot 46 from the field , including 8 - of - 31 from deep . The Pelicans ( 32 - 46 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hornets on Wednesday . The Lakers ( 35 - 42 ) take on the Thunder in OKC on Tuesday .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 115 - 109 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start with a few lead changes through the first , before the Hornets emerged with a 24 - 21 lead heading into the second . Both teams got hot in the second , as the Hornets outscored the Pelicans 35 - 34 in the quarter , to take a four - point lead into halftime . The Pelicans came out strong in the third and took a five - point lead with four minutes left in the quarter , but the Hornets closed the quarter on a 14 - 4 run , to take a five - point lead into the final frame . The Pelicans would not back down , as they managed to grab a four - point lead halfway through the fourth . However , the Hornets came up clutch down the stretch to earn a much - needed win and keep their playoff hopes alive . Kemba Walker leads the Hornets 32 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals , in 35 minutes . Frank Kaminsky followed up with 21 points , six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , while Jeremy Lamb added 12 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . The Hornets shot 42 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 34 from deep . Meanwhile , Julius Randle led the Pelicans with 34 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , two steals and a block , in 34 minutes . Ian Clark chipped in 17 points , six rebounds , three assists and a steal , while Stanley Johnson chipped in 17 points , two assists , one rebound and one steal . The Pelicans shot 47 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 41 from long range . The Pelicans ( 32 - 47 ) will look to avoid a third straight loss as they take on the Suns in Phoenix on Friday . The Hornets ( 36 - 42 ) play host to the Raptors on Friday .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans , 112 - 103 , at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday . There were nine ties and 23 lead changes in the first three quarters of this game , as Golden State rode a big second half to victory . In fact , the Warriors rode a 32 - 23 third quarter to their win , as all of the other three quarters were decided by one - point or less . Rebounding was key for Golden State , as they outrebounded New Orleans , 58 - 42 . Three-point shooting was also critical , with the Warriors connecting on 12 - of - 30 and the Pelicans hitting just 9 - of - 33 . The Warriors ( 57 - 24 ) were led by DeMarcus Cousins , as he tallied 21 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Jacob Evans II got a rare start and provided 11 points , five rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . Stephen Curry played just nine minutes before departing with a leg injury , Damion Lee led the bench with 20 points and seven boards . The Pelicans ( 33 - 49 ) were led by Jahlil Okafor , as he accrued 30 points , seven rebounds and two steals . Christian Wood finished with 26 points , and 12 rebounds . Ian Clark amassed 20 points and four assists while Kenrich Williams collected eight points , seven rebounds , six assists and five steals . Those four combined for 80 shots . That marked the season finale for the disppointing Pelicans but the Warriors will have to play again on Wednesday when they travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 103 - 100 , at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday . It was n't a great start for the Pistons ( 10 ) on Wednesday , as they fell behind 13 - 4 early and were not able to take their first lead of the game until the 3:25 mark in the second quarter . From there , the team watched its lead grow to as much as 13 points in the third period , and while the Nets ( 0 - 1 ) made one final push , they were not able to complete the comeback on opening night . Wednesday 's win was all about frontcourt production for Detroit , with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond leading the way . Griffin finished with a team - high 26 points ( 8 - 17 FG ) , eight rebounds and six assists across 34 minutes , while Drummond posted a monster double - double of 24 points and 20 rebounds in 32 minutes . Starting point guard Reggie Jackson was also a solid contributor in the scoring column , scoring 19 points in 35 minutes . For Brooklyn , it was 24 - year - old Caris LeVert who led the way , scoring a game - high 27 points ( 10 - 18 FG ) in 24 minutes . And while starting point guard D'Angelo Russell struggled in the season opener , scoring just eight points in 25 minutes , Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench to put together a stellar all - around performance with 23 points ( 10 - 18 FG ) , six assists and four rebounds in 32 minutes . In the end , what killed the Nets was their poor performance from the outside , as the team shot a horrid 5 - of - 27 from three - point range Wednesday night .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime , 133 - 132 , at Little Caesar 's Arena on Tuesday . The fact that this game went into overtime emphasizes just how competitive it was , as neither club ever led by more than 10 points . In addition , there were 12 ties and 25 lead changes in total , as there were nine lead changes alone in the final 10 minutes of action . Blake Griffin played the hero , as he hit an and - one with 2 seconds left to turn a two - point deficit into a one - point victory . The key for Detroit was scoring down low , as they won the points in the paint battle , 64 - 46 . The Detroit starters really dominated the Philly starters as well , outscoring them , 104 - 81 . The Sixers ( 2 - 2 ) got a spectacular performance out of Joel Embiid , as he led the way with 33 points , 11 rebounds , seven assists and three blocks . J.J. Redick was huge off the bench , providing 30 points , six rebounds and six assists . Robert Covington finished with 16 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Dario Saric accumulated 14 points , eight boards and five assists while T.J. McConnell totaled 10 points , three rebounds and eight assists off the pine . The Pistons ( 30 ) got a career - high 50 points out of Blake Griffin , as he also provided 14 rebounds and six assists on 20 - of - 35 from the field . Reggie Jackson amassed 23 points , three rebounds and three assists . Reggie Bullock generated 17 points , two rebounds and three assists . Andre Drummond was ejected at the end of regulation but still finished with 14 points , 16 rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . Ish Smith led the bench with 21 points and three assists on 9 - of - 12 shooting . On deck for Detroit is a home matchup versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday . As for Philly , they travel to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday for their next outing .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers , 110 - 103 , at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday evening . The first quarter started out slow , but both teams battled , tied at 15 with 4:26 to go , before the Pistons gained the edge to lead , 30 - 27 , heading into the second . The Cavs kept fighting and managed to take back a slight advantage early in the quarter , however , the Pistons tied it up again and then closed on a 10 - 2 run to take a , 58 - 50 , lead into halftime . The Pistons kept control in the third , as they amassed a 14 - point lead midway through the quarter , and held on to take a , 80 - 69 , lead into the final frame . The Cavs made a push in the fourth quarter , and made it a six - point game with 50 seconds to go , however , the Pistons stayed firm and walked away with their fourth straight win , to remain undefeated this season . On the other hand , the Cavs suffered their fifth straight loss to start the season . Andre Drummond led the way for Detroit with 26 points , 22 rebounds and one block , in 36 minutes . Blake Griffin tallied 26 points , 10 rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block , while Reggie Jackson finished with 16 points , four assists and three rebounds . The Pistons shot 53 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 28 from long range . Meanwhile , Kyle Korver was the high - point man for Cleveland , with 21 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting , in 22 minutes off the bench . Jordan Clarkson followed up with 18 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting , in 20 minutes off the bench . George Hill contributed 15 points , three rebounds and two steals , in 22 minutes . The Cavs shot 46 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 24 from long range . The Cavaliers ( 0 - 5 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pacers on Saturday . The Pistons ( 40 ) play host to the Celtics on Saturday .