The New Orleans Pelicans fell in overtime to the Sacramento Kings 116-109, after tallying too many late game blunders Friday night at the Smoothie King Center.
Less than an hour before tip-off, Anthony Davis was cleared to play with his left adductor strain, but Rajon Rondo was rested and replaced in the starting lineup by guard Ian Clark.
What seemed to be a comfortable, sustainable second half margin, leading by 10 points and shooting over 50 percent at one point, quickly crumbled down the stretch.
With 1:20 left to play in regulation, DeMarcus Cousins launched a three with 18 seconds left on the shot clock.