Neither the New Orleans Pelicans nor the Milwaukee Bucks have much time to fret about a disappointing loss.
The Pelicans overcame a 20-point, third-quarter deficit to take a five-point, fourth-quarter lead, then faded down the stretch of a 119-112 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
On the same night, the Bucks squandered a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead and lost 128-124 to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in double overtime even though LeBron James didn't play.
The Pelicans and Bucks will both look to bounce back on Thursday night when they meet in New Orleans.
"We should be relishing these moments," said Pelicans coach Willie Green, whose team will host the Boston Celtics on Saturday to complete the first half of a six-game homestand. "We have three games against high-level opponents every other day. This should prepare us for the postseason."
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans (44-28) with 29 points and 10 assists on Tuesday, but neither h...
