Welcome back to the world of MVP brilliance, Anthony Davis!
Despite Davis erupting for 50 points on 17 of 34 shooting, it was not quite enough as the Pelicans fell 107-102 to the Denver Nuggets in the first game of the 2016-17 season. All indications are that the beast once hailed as the NBA's next big problem are once again open and valid.
Davis could not be stopped, and this is a Denver team that has a pretty big and rugged frontcourt. The aggressive doubles were effective at times, but Davis passed well out of them and New Orleans exhibited a lot of very positive signs despite falling to another team most are not considering postseason-bound.