The New Orleans Pelicans continue to fail late after dropping their fourth consecutive contest to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Much like in the loss to the Lakers, the Pelicans had a brief lead near the end following three-point conversions from JJ Redick but were unable to hang on for the victory. Most would believe the league’s 27th-worst defense is to blame, but the problem actually lies with the offense, as it completely bogs down in important, crucial minutes.
The Pelicans defense in clutch opportunities carries a 109.5 defensive rating, similar to last season’s 108.