Herbert Jones blanketed the Clippers at every turn. When Jones and New Orleans’ surging first unit checked out of the game for a breather, Jose Alvarado and crew provided in-your-face defense off the bench.
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Midway through the first quarter, Amir Coffey tried to drive from the top of the 3-point arc into the teeth of the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense.
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After all the drama they’ve endured, the Pelicans are still feeling confident about where they stand at the midway point of the regular season.