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New Orleans overcame a 16-point second half deficit and led late, but mistakes throughout regulation and poor shooting were too much in the end. View More Arrow By Hina 03.11.2022

We didn't deserve to win that game That's what Pelicans head coach Willie Green told reporters

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That's what Pelicans head coach Willie Green told reporters following his team's 117-120 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers

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The «Big 3» of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook combined for 16 of the Lakers 33 points in the period, shooting a combined 8 of 9.

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The Pelicans were able to turn it on offensively in the second half, outscoring the Lakers 67-55,

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but each time they got close to wresting control of the game away from the home team, L.A. was able to take it back.

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Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points in 36 minutes of action, while grabbing five rebounds and handing out seven assists.

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His five boards matched his season-low and he has been held to six rebounds or fewer in three of his five games this season.

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