If you think you're having a bad day, just be grateful that you're not with the New Orleans Pelicans. The slumping squad suffered another debilitating defeat on Wednesday night after getting blasted by the Miami Heat, 113-98.
The Pelicans have only won twice in 16 games and are on pace with the Houston Rockets to finish with the worst record in the NBA this season. The absence of Zion Williamson and the injury problems of Brandon Ingram have surely affected the team's cause. But after their loss to the Heat, it appeared Josh Hart has had enough (via ESPN).
“We have to grow up, we’re 2-14. We have to play like we’re desperate to win and right now we’re not doing that.”
It seems the Pelicans also don't have a leader right now, with Ingram not exactly the most vocal of stars. Hart could fit the role, having done the same during his years at Villanova. Sometimes, players need to get slapped with a harsh reality check to wake up, and perhaps that's exactly what Hart wants.
Williamson got his first All-Star nod last season but his progress got derailed because of his foot injury. He's been recently cleared for 1-on-1 drills and his return would definitely give the Pelicans a much-needed push. But as Hart said, in the meantime, they need to get their act together minus their star big man.
Up next for the Pelicans are the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
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