Needing to build momentum after a dominant 105-85 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and with six games upcoming on the schedule against legitimate playoff caliber opponents, the Pelicans were unable to muster enough of anything on both ends of the floor against the Pistons. New Orleans failed to find their groove all night long while Blake Griffin torched the Pelicans defense to a tune of 37 points, helping lead Detroit to a 98-94 victory.
Jahlil Okafor kicked off the contest with the Pelicans first four points and New Orleans raced out to a 7-3 lead, sparking hopes of another comfortable victory.