NBA 2018-19: Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans: 3 Key takeaways

#2 New Orleans Pelicans not taking care of the ball

Jrue Holiday contributed to a lot of these turnovers

The New Orleans Pelicans finished with a season-high 22 turnovers. On the other hand, the Boston Celtics finished with only 13 turnovers. These turnovers proved very costly for the Pelicans and never allowed them to come back in the match. The Celtics took full advantage of these turnovers and came away with 32 points off those turnovers.

The Pelicans trailed by as many as 13 points after the first quarter and 20 points after the second and third quarters. Jrue Holiday was the most guilty of not handling the ball properly and finished the match with eight turnovers.

Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet again with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. But he was also guilty of turning the ball over five times. The Pelicans must improve on this aspect if they are to advance to the playoffs in the Western Conference.