The New Orleans Pelicans (36 - 29) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (25 - 37) 111 - 91 on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Using a big second quarter, where they outscored the Nets 32 - 19, the Pelicans were able to pick up a large enough lead by halftime that they could coast to an easy 20 - point victory on the road in Brooklyn. They shot extremely well in this game, going 52 percent from the field and 57 percent from the three - point line, while the Nets shot 42 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep. This was another big win for the Pelicans, who have now pulled themselves even with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings. Despite securing the win, the Pelicans received a scare in the fourth quarter, as superstar Anthony Davis went to the locker room with an apparent injury to his head or face. While it may be concerning he never returned to the game, the Pelicans did have a substantial lead at that time, so they could have just been resting him. We should find out more during the after hours of this game. Before leaving, he finished with 15 points (5 - 16 FG, 5 - 6 FT), six rebounds and three blocked shots. Norris Cole entered the starting lineup Tuesday, with Tyreke Evans sitting out due to an ankle injury. Cole took advantage of the start and posted 16 points (6 - 11 FG, 4 - 6 3Pt), four assists and three steals in 29 minutes. Since joining the Pelicans 11 games ago, he's averaged 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Quincy Pondexter had another positive showing and scored 17 points (6 - 9 FG, 5 - 6 3Pt), to go along with four assists. He had failed to reach double - digit points in six straight games, so it was good to see him get back on track offensively Tuesday. The Pelicans also got a boost from their bench, as Alexis Ajinca finished with 17 points (7 - 14 FG, 3 - 3 FT), five rebounds and four assists in just 23 minutes. Continuing to run with the starters, Brook Lopez recorded 15 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocked shots in 25 minutes. He came just shy of posting his third double - double in a row, as he's averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds over his last three games. Also doing his best to keep the Nets in this game was Jarrett Jack, who came off the bench for 15 points (5 - 9 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT) and three assists. He looked to be the more effective guard for the Nets tonight, as Deron Williams (3 - 10 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt 4 - 4 FT) struggled to just 10 points. Also struggling offensively was Thaddeus Young, who finished with 10 points (4 - 14 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and six rebounds in 27 minutes. He had shot over 50 percent in nine out of his last ten games prior to Tuesday, but has now shot under 40 percent in two out of his last three. Also off the bench, Bojan Bogdanovic added 12 points (5 - 7 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt) and an assist in just 17 minutes. The Pelicans' next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, while the Nets will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Wednesday.
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