The Pelicans have a legitimate team this time around. There was no excuse to lose to them in 2015, though. I think that head Pop was trying to do Monty Williams a favour and wasn't going all out for the win. Monty was told he'd keep his job if they made the playoffs and I think Pop may have given him a chance by not trying 100% to win that game. It really pissed me off when Monty got fired anyway despite being told otherwise if they made the playoffs.