The 78th game of the regular season, the 40th different starting lineup and boom, another disgustingly sluggish start.
In the first 6:45 of the contest, the Pelicans amassed -- count them -- 8 turnovers. More than a turnover a minute! Additionally, when they did put up a shot, they couldn't find the mark, missing 4 of their first 5 attempts.
Yet despite all the mistakes, New Orleans never let Boston enjoy a double-digit lead throughout the first half. In fact, at the 5:47 mark of the second quarter, the Pelicans seized a 36-34 lead following a James Ennis three-pointer.