There was a glimmer, you could feel it. The New Orleans Pelicans had trimmed their deficit to just five and a half games with the young Minnesota Timberwolves on their way to town. A win Saturday, where the Pelicans have been roughly competent at home in the Smoothie King Center, and even the most pessimistic fans would agree there's at least a chance.
No dice. Anthony Davis injured his big toe during warm-ups. Despite his absence Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, and Ryan Anderson managed to build a double figure lead as the fourth quarter began.