The New Orleans Pelicans did not have an answer for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s firepower as the Pelicans struggled to hang on during the offensive onslaught the Thunder launched on the Pelicans. The shorthanded Pelicans could do nothing to slow down the two-headed monster of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, and Serge Ibaka decided to join in on the fun by scoring in bunches. Now, the Pelicans will head into the All-Star break and, more importantly, towards the trade deadline seven games behind in the race for the eighth seed.
MVP: Jrue Holiday In a reoccurring trend, Jrue Holiday was the most effective player for the New Orleans Pelicans.