LAS VEGAS – Bidding to keep its unbeaten summer record intact, New Orleans faced its most difficult test in Nevada so far Monday, but eventually came up with a third straight victory. The Pelicans (3-0) earned a first-round bye in the upcoming NBA Summer League tournament, meaning they won’t play again until Thursday’s Round of 16.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
New Orleans collected a defensive rebound off a Brooklyn wing three-point attempt, then dribbled out the final few seconds to seal a win.
TURNING POINT
New Orleans trailed 77-72 midway through the fourth quarter but went on an 11-2 run to go up 83-79 at 2:00.