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Jan 25, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) defends against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: Pelicans Lose Bout on the Road against the Houston Rockets

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans earn balanced win against Pacers

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans Lose Heartbreaker to Golden State Warriors

New Orleans Pelicans Weekly Recap: The times they might be changing

Dec 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23), guard Reggie Williams (5) and forward Cheick Diallo (13) walk off the court in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans Find Victory Against Phoenix Suns

Dec 8, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans fall to the Philadelphia 76ers at home

Dec 2, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) controls the ball against LA Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Clippers defeat the Pelicans 114-96. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Player of the Week: Anthony Davis

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) battles for a rebound with New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) and forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Matchup with Philadelphia 76ers magnifies team-building failures

Dec 5, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives past Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and guard Andrew Harrison (5) during a second overtime quarter in a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 110-108 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans lose in double-overtime to the Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) handles the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis had his body and mind challenged by the Oklahoma City Thunder last night

Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans’ Struggles Continue in Loss to Oklahoma City Thunder

Dec 2, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) controls the ball against LA Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Clippers defeat the Pelicans 114-96. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans Fall Short Against Los Angeles Clippers

Jun 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president Mickey Loomis (left) and general manager Dell Demps (right) as they wait before a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Mickey Loomis’ dual roles and throwing cautionary leadership to the wind

Nov 25, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) and New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) pursue a loose ball during the third quarter at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won 119-104. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Appreciate each strong Omer Asik performance like it’s the last

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) talks with New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

What if the New Orleans Pelicans had kept Nerlens Noel?

Nov 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: What Does Tyreke Evans’ Return Mean?

Nov 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Langston Galloway (10) shoots the ball over Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Player of the Week: Langston Galloway is a shooting savior

Nov 23, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Weekly Recap: Struggling to find consistency

Nov 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks won 91-81. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans lose an ugly one to Dallas Mavericks

Nov 25, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts to a call by referee Scott Foster (48) during the fourth quarter at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won 119-104. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans lose a close one in Portland

Players Grades: New Orleans Pelicans Crush Timberwolves to Extend Winning Streak

Nov 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier (2) dribbles against the defense of Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans Put on Dominating Performance Against Hawks

New Orleans Pelicans Player of the Week: Buddy Hield is a victim of circumstance

Nov 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and guard Tim Frazier (2) and guard Jrue Holiday (11) celebrate a play in overtime against the Charlotte Hornets at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won in overtime, 121-116. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Weekly Recap: Jrue Holiday returns and the team improves

Nov 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) looks to pass while defended by Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans win second game with Jrue Holiday, beat Charlotte Hornets at home

Nov 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dribbles the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield (24) defends during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades: New Orleans Pelicans lose to the Magic without Anthony Davis

Oct 1, 2016; Bossier City, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill (44) dribbles up court against the Dallas Mavericks at CenturyLink Center. New Orleans won 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Weekly Breakdown: Solomon Hill

Nov 14, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Langston Galloway (10) goes up for a shot as he is defended by Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) during the second quarter of the game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pels Find Victory In Wild Game Against Boston Celtics