So much for all that momentum the New Orleans Pelicans seemed to have been gaining in their last three games.

After back-to-back wins last week and then a single-digit loss on Saturday, the Pelicans seemed to be figuring things out.

The Pelicans, thanks to a disastrous second quarter and a hot-shooting night from Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, came crashing back down to earth Monday night with a 121-98 blowout loss at Mortgage Matchup Center.

"It's below our standard of where we want to be," said Pelicans' coach Willie Green.

The Pelicans (2-8) have lost four games by at least 20 points this season. They trailed by as many as 32 in this one.

"We have to be better starting on the defensive end," Green said. "That's where it all starts. Our aggression on the defensive end. Our commun

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