Anthony Davis carries New Orleans Pelicans late as they beat Dallas Mavericks 109-106.
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It wasn’t easy but for the first time in the 2014-2015 NBA season the New Orleans Pelicans have won three games in a row, thanks in large part to
Anthony Davisand
Tyreke Evans.
In a back-and-forth affair that saw the Pelicans blow a 10 point second half lead Anthony Davis made some spectacular plays and clutch free throws late to help push the Pelicans to a 109-106 win over Monta Ellis and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a game that could be one we look back on for New Orleans as a potential season changer or at the very least a game in which the team grew up.
106. 69. Final. 109. 79
New Orleans Pelicans. ERIC GORDON. B+. It was a tough game to grade from <strong><a href=. SG
It was a wonderful offensive game from Tyreke Evans who finished just one assist off of his career high. He found teammates in the first half, attacked the rim in the second half and came up with a clutch bucket late. Just a perfect night from Evans in regards to what he is asked to do.. SF/PG/SG. New Orleans Pelicans. TYREKE EVANS. A
New Orleans Pelicans. ANTHONY DAVIS. A+. It is getting harder and harder to not just repeat yourself when talking about Anthony Davis. It is hard to believe a 21-year-old is consistently putting up lines like tonight’s 28 points on 18 shots with 10 rebounds, three assists, five steals and a block. Considering the block and final steal came with the game in the balance is just icing on the cake. He is so, so good.. PF/C
C. New Orleans Pelicans. OMER ASIK. B+. It was a tough night for <strong><a href=
RYAN ANDERSON. A-. The Pelicans had to feel good to see <strong><a href=. PF/SF. New Orleans Pelicans
C. Not a great night for <strong><a href=. PG. New Orleans Pelicans. NATE WOLTERS
C+. As always Dante Cunningham made a few hustle plays to keep things going for the Pelicans but overall tonight he was a minus. His spacing is starting to become more and more of a problem with the starters. . SF. New Orleans Pelicans. DANTE CUNNINGHAM
QUINCY PONDEXTER. A. It is time for Quincy Pondexter to be starting. Q hit a few tough shots tonight with the shot clock winding down but in general he spaces the floor well, makes smart cuts, plays above average defense, rebounds and handles the ball. Just a wonderful pickup. . SF. New Orleans Pelicans
Other observations:
- Monty Williams drew up some great action late in the game. The play that Evans scored on to give New Orleans a one point lead with under 30 seconds left was perfect. The initial read was for an AD lob but with that taken away Evans had a ton of room to work and made a tough shot. Then the Pelicans got AD open to the point Dallas held him and sent him to the line. Just great work from Monty.
- I said it on Twitter during the game but Tyreke Evans has a (fair) reputation in transition now for running guys over. That means he won’t get any 50/50 calls like tonight against Monta Ellis. It is no one’s fault but Reke’s who again could have just passed to the teammate running with him tonight for an easy basket.
- That was fun.
Tweets of the night:
Tonight was incredible and so the game deserves multiple tweets. Here we go.
First, this game in right before Anthony Davis came away with the clutch steal.
@PelicanDebrief Can't Holiday come back for one play? Just One!?
— Jamile Dunn U.S. Space Force (@Jamdunn06) January 26, 2015
Then we have Anthony Davis reactions:
ANTHONY DAVIS HAS TWO GIRAFFE NECKS ATTACHED TO HIS SHOULDERS
— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) January 26, 2015
That was a blast. Be sure to come back tomorrow night when the Pelicans take on the Philadelphia 76ers.