New Orleans (16-27) suffered an unexpected fourth-quarter meltdown Saturday afternoon that ended woefully in a 133-130 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Derrick Favors and Lonzo Ball still made their presence felt early. Ball scored 10 points in the first quarter after making four of his first five shots while Favors opened 4-for-4 in the frame. It was a promising start for the Pelicans, but seven turnovers in twelve minutes takes away from a unit’s rhythm no matter how hot it is. Not to mention, Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard scored 15 quick points in the same span.