Despite a second half surge and strong performances from Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, the New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-98. The loss drops their record to 3-5 and a 4-game road trip now looms on the horizon.
The Pelicans were in despondent territory after the first half; down by 11 and on track to give up 130 points, allowing 65 through the first two quarters. The team seemed slightly hungover from the walloping on Monday at the hands of the Orlando Magic, suffering from a similar sense of lethargy and nerves.