The New Orleans Pelicans (29 - 27) beat the Toronto Raptors (37 - 19) 100 - 97 on Monday. The Pelicans learned Sunday that they will be without superstar forward Anthony Davis for a week or two, while he deals with a nagging shoulder injury. On Monday, Dante Cunningham got the start at power forward in place of Davis. Cunningham played 31 minutes, recording five points and six rebounds. New Orleans got big performances off the bench from Luke Babbitt and Alexis Ajinca. They combined for 34 points on 14 - of - 20 shooting from the floor and 17 rebounds. Recent addition Norris Cole had 15 points and six assists off the bench as well. Tyreke Evans put up his third double - double over his last five games, during which he's averaging 13 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds. The Raptors have dropped two straight to follow up a four - game win streak and are now 4 - 4 in the month of February. Jonas Valanciunas put up 17 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's loss. Toronto was led in scoring by All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry with 22 points to go along with three steals. Louis Williams also played 25 minutes Monday, as he's been bothered by an ankle injury and missed the Raptors previous game Saturday against the Rockets, a 98 - 76 loss. Toronto still holds the second - best overall record in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors will head to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Tuesday. The Pelicans will host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
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