Pelicans (29-26), Nets (19-38)
BROOKLYN – A 28-point third-quarter lead evaporated and there were numerous harrowing moments Saturday evening in Barclays Center, but New Orleans eventually prevailed after 58 minutes of basketball. The Pelicans will take it. After a frustrating loss Friday in Philadelphia and a bad stretch since DeMarcus Cousins was sidelined with a season-ending injury, New Orleans was relieved to outlast upset-minded Brooklyn and a monster second-half rally. The Pelicans dominated the second overtime period by a 14-4 margin.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
Anthony Davis sank a turnaround jumper from the left side, giving New Orleans a nine-point lead with 1:18 remaining in double overtime.