The New Orleans Pelicans won for the second time in as many nights in relaxing fashion, coasting to an easy victory over the Miami Heat, 109-94. For just the fifth time this season, they beat an opponent by double-digits; the sixth time the Pels have held the opposition to under 100 points.
The hope is the Pelicans latest winning streak follows them through some holiday rest with a slate of upcoming home games including the scrappy Brooklyn Nets on the 27th, the currently inept but well-coached Dallas Mavericks on the 29th and the on-paper inferior but surprising New York Knicks.