Jrue Holiday is a magic man. His mere presence on the court was enough to capsize two solid NBA defenses over the weekend, and the New Orleans Pelicans can now head into a new week with confidence and momentum for the first time all season.
Three wins in four games, including a victory last Monday without Holiday, and the Pelicans may now have an outsider’s chance at a nice little run here to start the holiday season.
LAST WEEK
Monday vs. Boston Celtics: 106-105 W
The Pels were fortunate to catch Boston in the drudgery of the early season, in which the Celtics have been conservative with their injured stars, Jae Crowder and Al Horford.