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New Orleans Pelicans: Grades in 111-98 loss to the Miami Heat

Josh Hart #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Some early issues were exposed for the New Orleans Pelicans in their 111-98 loss to the Miami Heat.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their first loss of the 2020-21 season, a 111-98 Christmas beating at the hands of the Miami Heat.

It’s far too early to overreact to one loss, especially when it came on the road to the defending Eastern Conference champions.

The Pelicans were winning early, fell behind by a lot, made a nice comeback but ultimately came up short.