The New Orleans Pelicans (27 - 46) defeated visiting New York Knicks (30 - 45) 99 - 91, Monday evening at Smoothie King Center. This win marks the Pelicans first of the season when scoring less than 100 points. Prior to this contest the Pelicans were the only team without a win when scoring below 100 points, with a record of 0 - 33 in those games. This was a tight contest that was tied at 85 with 2:59 left but the Pelicans pulled away in the last few minutes to snap a three - game losing streak. Jrue Holiday left the game late in the fourth quarter after taking a hit to the face. The short - handed Pelicans had five players score in double digits, as guys stepped up to earn their 19th win at home. Jrue Holiday led the way with 22 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals, in 34 minutes. Luke Babbitt was efficient in 24 minutes, with 14 points on 4 - 6 shooting from the field, including 2 - 3 from long range and 4 - 4 from the foul line. Toney Douglas chipped in 16 points, five rebounds and two assists, in 24 minutes off the bench. The Pelicans shot 8 - 19 from three - point range and 27 - 37 from the foul line. The Knicks struggled as they shot only 40 percent from the field. Carmelo Anthony shot 9 - 22 on his way to 22 points, along with six assists and five rebounds, in 36 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis had a solid outing as he added 16 points, 10 rebounds, three blocked shots, two steals and two assists, in 35 minutes, while Robin Lopez chipped in 17 points and five rebounds. New York has now lost two in a row. Next, the Knicks will visit Dallas for a contest on Wednesday. The Pelicans have a date in San Antonio on Wednesday.
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