Grades: New Orleans Pelicans fall to Cleveland Cavaliers
Two nights after an embarrassing home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans looked to get going against the Eastern Conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers.
The New Orleans Pelicans were again without guard Tyreke Evans, who will be out until at least after the All-Star break. The shorthanded Pelicans fought all game until late in the 4th. It is hard to get upset about the Pelicans performance on Saturday night, conisdering they were shorthanded and playing a superior team.
84. 69. Final. 99. 156
B+. <strong><a href=. PG. New Orleans Pelicans. NORRIS COLE
D. BDJ missed two shots early and basically disappeared for the remainder of the game. It was disappointing performance from him, considering how active he was on Thursday. Going forward, fans should probably expect his inconsistent play continue.. SG. New Orleans Pelicans. BRYCE DEJEAN JONES
New Orleans Pelicans. DANTE CUNNINGHAM. C. Cunningham made life difficult for Lebron James most of the time. He played tremendous individual defense, but the shots were falling. There was nothing Dante could have really done; it was just a case of great players making great plays. On offense, Cunningham missed a number of good looks but he was mainly on the court tonight for his defense.. SF
ANTHONY DAVIS. B+. <strong><a href=. PF. New Orleans Pelicans
B. <strong><a href=. C. New Orleans Pelicans. OMER ASIK
D. <strong><a href=. PF. New Orleans Pelicans. RYAN ANDERSON
C. <strong><a href=. PG. New Orleans Pelicans. JRUE HOLIDAY
D. <strong><a href=. F. New Orleans Pelicans. ALONZO GEE
TONY DOUGLAS. F. Tony Douglas is making the case against Norris Cole playing tough.. PG. New Orleans