New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Find Win Versus Lakers

Mar 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) walks with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) as guard Jrue Holiday (11) looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. The Spurs defeated the Pelicans 101-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) walks with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) as guard Jrue Holiday (11) looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. The Spurs defeated the Pelicans 101-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Pelicans traveled to Los Angeles looking for their first win with newly acquired big man DeMarcus Cousins.

The New Orleans Pelicans came into the game against the Los Angeles Lakers, seeking their first win with DeMarcus Cousins in the lineup.

New Orleans was finally able to get the monkey off of the backs, despite losing a 14-point 4th quarter lead.

The Pelicans were in prime position to get a blowout win and garner some extra rest, before having to face the Utah Jazz. However,  that was not in the cards. Although it may have not been perfect or even pretty, New Orleans was able to hold on and get the win, to avoid embarrassment. Below are the player grades from the game versus the Lakers.

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Final Thoughts:

No rest for the weary as tonight the Pelicans face a very tough challenge against the Utah Jazz on the road. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CST