NEW ORLEANS—Some points from the Raptors’ 126-108 loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Horrid start
Coach Nick Nurse lauded the new starting lineup he used in Monday’s win over Cleveland for an excellent defensive start that got the team off to a win. There was a subtle change Wednesday, and a major change of fortune.
Scottie Barnes rejoined the starting unit in place of Juancho Hernangomez but Thad Young started over Gary Trent Jr. and Toronto had a terrible start.
The Pelicans shot 73 per cent from the floor in the first quarter to assume a 40-29 lead.