During a current slide that’s produced nine losses in their last 12 contests, an unenviable pattern has emerged. As the minutes tick by on the game clock, the New Orleans Pelicans trend more and more negatively, bottoming out completely in the fourth quarter.
| Quarter | Offensive rating | Defensive rating | Net rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st QTR | 113.8 (18th) | 115.4 (20th) | -1.6 (18th) |
| 2nd QTR | 109.5 (28th) | 115.4 (19th) | -5.9 (25th) |
| 3rd QTR | 113. |