This is one of those games you love to win — and Stan Van Gundy agreed with that notion in postgame media — a W despite inconsistent, or even just bad, play.
Eric Bledsoe blocked a Demar DeRozan 3-point game-tying shot to save the night for the Pelicans, who won 98-95 at home to improve their record to 2-1. Brandon Ingram had 28 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, supporting the first half offense with his trips to the line, and as the primary offensive cog in crunch time.
Defensive hero Bledsoe finished just 3 of 11 on a night of uneven offensive performances from both teams.