Like an empty Dr. Pepper to the can crusher, so were the New Orleans Pelicans (12-41) forced into the Oklahoma City Thunder's (43-9) defensive grip. I've written that recap before for a helpless team against the all-time OKC defense. But as of late, the offense has been overwhelming, too.
Aaron Wiggins (24 points on 13 shots) kept Wiggsanity Wigginsanity saving basketball going for the month of February, Chet Holmgren (25 minutes played, up a few from his first game back) loosened up for 12 points to go with his 5 blocks, Alex Caruso shot 4-5 from three, et cetera.