New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Lose to Toronto Raptors

Mar 8, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Raptors won, 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Raptors won, 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Pelicans could not overcome their own offensive woes, as they fell short against the Toronto Raptors at home.

Not much to say regarding another heartbreaking loss for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Toronto is prime to complete against the likes of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. They are a strong playoff team. This was a solid test of where the Pelicans stand moving forward.

However, after a strong start and leading at halftime, the Pelicans fell once again. Their woeful offense put up just 41 points in the second half, leading to their downfall.

New Orleans is now 2-6 with DeMarcus Cousins in the lineup. Still, some solid performances in Wednesday night’s 94-87 loss. Let’s look at the grades for the four stars of the Pelicans.

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What’s Next

The New Orleans Pelicans will head back on the road for a game Saturday night in Charlotte. They will play against the Hornets. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST.