The New Orleans Pelicans talked in the morning shootaround about wanting to make a statement against a good team on their home floor before flying out to Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Saturday.
They certainly made one in Friday’s 127-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Despite the 76ers enjoying one of their best shooting night’s of the season, the Pelicans matched their high proficiency. Furthermore, the Pelicans won the possession game thanks to 14 steals. Philly’s 18 turnovers resulted in 30 points for New Orleans.
“We gave up 30 points off of 19 turnovers,” Doc Rivers said.