The New Orleans Pelicans (15-20) will look to snap their five-game losing streak against a very familiar foe, the Dallas Mavericks (16-17). The Pels lost to these Mavs just 48 hours ago by a final score of 122-119. Once again, a contest came down to late-game execution and the Pelicans were left holding the short end of the stick. Luka Doncic sank three crucial free throws while Anthony Davis missed a couple of three-pointers.
We’ve talked ad naseum about clutch time minutes. You guys are sick of hearing about it. YET it remains the biggest problem because time and again it’s kept New Orleans out of the win column.