Denver entered Wednesday’s game ranked third in the NBA in offensive efficiency, not needing any help to put up big numbers on the scoreboard. Unfortunately for New Orleans, the Pelicans provided plenty of it, turning the ball over at a high rate en route to dropping the opener of a critical three-game road trip.
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After a slew of games in which they blew fourth-quarter leads earlier this month, it looked for a moment like the New Orleans Pelicans were going to make an unexpected comeback.