With Tyreke Evans out on Saturday night, the New Orleans Pelicans faced an uphill battle against the Dallas Mavericks. The Pelicans responded by securing a hard-fought victory on the road to start the new year with a win. The usual suspects contributed strong performances, and the team and fans have plenty to feel good about after that game.
It was a mixed bag for Norris Cole on Saturday night. On one hand, Cole scored 16 points, pulled in 12 rebounds and dished out four assists. On the other hand, Cole turned the ball over five times and committed four fouls.