The New Orleans Pelicans were back in action tonight facing the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time this season. In the first matchup, New Orleans earned a 113-80 road victory in blowout fashion. The division rivals swapped venues for Wednesday night’s game in the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans was no doubt looking to bounce back from Monday night’s embarrassing fourth quarter collapse against the Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately for Pels fans, the team disintegrated after another promising start, eventually losing to the Thunder 111-110.
Fast Start
New Orleans opened the game with good offensive energy and led for most of the first quarter behind strong performances from their two best players.