The New Orleans Pelicans snapped their 4-game losing, mounting a second-half comeback from 15 points down to beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-101.
It was a tale of very different defensive halves.
Although the Pelicans scored 57 points in the first half, they allowed the Pistons, who average 102.3 points per game overall — 29th in the league, to tally 65. Detroit shot lights out in those first 24 minutes, posting a 56.8 field goal percentage.
Detroit’s final two possessions right before halftime showed everything you need to know about New Orleans’ lack of focus.