But for the Pelicans, it was a 180 degree turn from the effort they showed two nights earlier in a 34-point home loss to the Denver Nuggets. That one was over by the time the third quarter ended. This one came down to the final second.
“Even through a difficult loss, the response we all saw tonight is a group that is learning each other and coming together,” Green said. “But they care. They went out and competed at a high level and gave everything they got.”
Poole, who came off the bench for the second straight game, led the Pelicans with 30 points. He knocked down 7 of 13 3-pointers.
“Jordan was great,” Green said. “It’s a tough adjustment for him (coming off the bench). We are all aware of that. He’s such a dynamic player. What he does for our second unit is he’s the hub.”