Pelicans (32-26), Heat (30-29)
Anthony Davis raised his arms, yelled to the Smoothie King Center crowd and began high-fiving fans in the first row across from the New Orleans bench. After another superb performance by the five-time All-Star and his sidekick in the Pelicans’ backcourt Friday, it was time to celebrate.
Davis piled up 45 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks, joining Jrue Holiday in coming up with countless key plays in the fourth quarter and overtime of a dramatic, come-from-behind victory over Miami. It was New Orleans’ fourth consecutive win, a streak dating to before the All-Star break.