New Orleans Pelicans is trying to move into playoff contention, who could grab 11th place in the Western Conference -- three spots below the cutoff -- by beating Oklahoma City.
But to truly become contenders, the Pellies need consistency from Anthony Davis, who followed 59 points against Detroit with just 9 versus Washington, and was looking to bounce back as the Thunder visited the Crescent City.
New Orleans turns to the Brow early, he drills the trey to put the hosts up four. He will be unstoppable if he can put that into his arsenal.
But Kevin Durant keeps OKC close at the end of the first -- 32 and 14 for the former MVP.
Russell Westbrook with a hot hand for the Thunder as well, and they trail by a deuce.
Then he blows past Davis to tie the game at 50, and Westbrook would finish with 44.
Westbrook later leans in to pick up the hoop and harm, as OKC snatches the lead at half-time.
But the Pellies go back in front after the break, and Davis is on his way to a 30-point evening.
He gets plenty of help from Ryan Anderson, who puts New Orleans up two late in the third Q.
Three of Anderson's 26 points here puts the hosts up 12, and the Pellies hang on to edge the Thunder by four.
New Orleans 123 - Oklahoma City 119
In other action, Steph Curry set a new NBA record by hitting a three-pointer in his 128th straight game -- he had 51 overall -- as Golden state smoked Orlando. Brooklyn beat Phoenix hours after waiving guard Joe Johnson. James Harden scored 46 points as Houston raced past Portland. Boston grabbed their ninth straight home win, topping Milwaukee. and Kawhi Leonard poured in 29 as San Antonio dumped Utah.
