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Pelicans Suffer Franchise-Worst Home Loss to Pistons

3/18/2025

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The New Orleans Pelicans faced a devastating 127-81 defeat against the Detroit Pistons, their worst home loss ever and a tie for the largest in franchise history. Struggling to find their rhythm, the team shot a dismal 32.6% overall and a mere 15.6% from beyond the arc. Zion Williamson shone with 30 points, but C.J. McCollum's three-point performance was a stark disappointment.

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The New Orleans Pelicans faced a devastating 127-81 defeat against the Detroit Pistons, their worst home loss ever and a tie for the largest in franchise history. Struggling to find their rhythm, the team shot a dismal 32.6% overall and a mere 15.6% from beyond the arc. Zion Williamson shone with 30 points, but C.J. McCollum's three-point performance was a stark disappointment.