This was a sloppy game by the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns.
Both teams finished the game with at least 16 turnovers. Both teams looked lost at times on defense and let the other team find open looks at will.
However, in a game that came down to late game execution, the Pels prevailed.
After being down as much as 12 in the second quarter, New Orleans used advantageous defense and good isolation shooting to claw back slowly, but surely.
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