The returns of Tyreke Evans and Norris Cole were diminished with their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies last night. Following an offensive outburst in the first quarter, the Pelicans lost their way while Marc Gasol tore through everyone who attempted to slow him down. The net result: New Orleans third straight loss and a date with the Houston Rockets on the second night of a back-to-back.
It's difficult to remain level-headed with a team that sits 4-14 and has the worst defensive rating in the league by a noticeable margin; however, that's where we're at.