The New Orleans Pelicans (2-10) lost to the Orlando Magic (5-7) by a final score of 89-82. Anthony Davis did not play due to a right quad contusion, but in his absence Terrence Jones played admirably: 26 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 threes. Check out this sequence by the former Houston Rockets benchwarmer.
Following a completely lackluster first half in which the Pelicans started the game a comatose 0-8 from the field, New Orleans turned it into a competitive contest in the second half. Early in the 4th quarter, Buddy Hield’s 18-foot jumper put the Pelicans ahead 70-69.