For the second-straight game, the Pelicans were forced to rally from behind against the Heat on Christmas on Friday. Unlike their opener against Toronto, New Orleans could not complete the comeback, falling to Miami 111-98.
The New Orleans Pelicans fell behind early (more on that later) and were forced to play from behind for much of Friday’s contest. The lead reached as many as 23 in the first half before Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram did all they could to drag New Orleans back into the game.
However, despite not having Jimmy Butler for the second half due to an ankle injury, the Heat fended off the Pelicans, keeping them at bay in the fourth to hold onto the win.
Ingram finished with 28 points and Williamson had 24. Josh Hart added 12 points off the bench.
