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New Orleans Pelicans: The Pels need to get a lot smarter

Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Willy Hernangomez #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered an epic collapse against the Phoenix Suns in the 4th quarter, eventually losing yet another game they probably should have won.

The Pelicans have a bad habit of giving up big leads, mostly because their bench stinks, but also because they lack experience and smarts.

When Chris Paul started taking over in the 4th quarter, most of us were thinking “Here we go again!