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No reason to believe Pelicans’ second half will be better than their first half

Pelicans won’t get better unless their defense improves significantly
They’re not yet good enough at anything to contend. Issue number one is the defense.
view moreFutility on defense reaches all-time level for Pelicans in loss at Dallas
Zion Wiliamson’s 36 and Brandon Ingram’s 30 were not enough Friday night to overcome Luca Doncic in Dallas.
view moreTip-off time changes announced for 2 Pelicans games
Later start times set for February games vs. Blazers and at Spurs.
view moreBulls drill Pelicans with barrage of 3-pointers
The number 40 figured prominently in the game as the New Orleans Pelicans played Wednesday night at Chicago.
view morePelicans use balanced attack to smother Rockets, 130-101
Seven scored in double figures for New Orleans in a convincing forth-straight victory Tuesday night over short-handed Houston.
view morePelicans catch fire late to burn Grizzlies, 118-109
Memphis led 104-100 with 5:50 to play before New Orleans took over the game Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center.
view morePelicans hold off Pacers for 114-113 road win with boost from improved Ball
New Orleans shot over 50 percent from the field and 3-point land to escape Indianapolis with a narrow victory Friday night.
view moreMost complete team effort of season helps Pelicans thump Suns, 123-101
Zion Williamson scored 28 points on 12-of-14 shooting from the field Wednesday night to lead New Orleans past Phoenix at the Smoothie King Center.
view morePelicans collapse in fourth quarter in loss to Kings
Typically, the New Orleans Pelicans fail in the third quarter. The tumble came later than that Monday night at the Smoothie King Center.
view morePelicans revert to previous form in loss to Rockets
It is never easy to play back-to-back games in the NBA.
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