Pelicans (22-33), Pistons (27-29)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Flying dunks, unblockable hook shots, silky mid-range jumpers, a pair of all-net three-pointers. Anthony Davis has authored numerous monstrous offensive performances in his four-year NBA career, but Sunday’s was hands-down his best. The three-time All-Star exceeded his previous career-high in scoring by a considerable margin, breaking the New Orleans single-game franchise record in an incredible 59-point eruption. In compiling the highest-scoring game by an NBA player this season, Davis went 24/34 on field goals, made both of his three-point attempts and connected on nine of 10 foul shots. The epic performance vaulted New Orleans to its first road win against an Eastern Conference host this season, as the Pelicans improved to 8-0 vs. the Pistons during the Davis era. Oh by the way, Davis also grabbed 20 rebounds, coming up one board shy of tying his career high in boards.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
Detroit’s Andre Drummond missed two free throws the Pistons badly needed with less than a minute left, giving New Orleans the ball back up 107-101. Ryan Anderson then sank two free throws with 25 seconds remaining, giving the Pelicans a three-possession advantage.
