The last meaningful shot the Pelicans took was a fitting epitaph for the game. With the Pelicans down three, Gordon received the ball in the corner with space to shoot. He pump-faked, realized he still had room, leaned back, and vomited a three pointer that missed the rim by five feet. It wasn’t blocked or his shooting stroke hampered by a defender – he just lost his grip in the stress of the moment. Game.
Of course, probably the real difference in this game happened at the start. There wasn’t a player on the court that could stop Davis.