NEW ORLEANS -- Coming off the heels of an historic collapse on Friday night, things once again looked like they were trending in the wrong direction for the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon.
The Pelicans watched as the Boston Celtics stretched their lead out to 24 points midway through the third quarter and it seemed as if the Pelicans were on their way to another disappointing defeat.
But instead of folding and wilting away like they've done several times this season, New Orleans responded.
And they did so using something that's been porous for much of the season -- their defense.