Alexis Ajinca came close to having the best game of his NBA career on Thursday. He simply lacked the French pivot, author of 22 points, a little skill to equal his career record (24) once morest the Pacers. What is certain is that the Stéphanois had never attempted so many shots (20). As surprising as it may seem, he carried the attack of the Pelicans, decimated by injuries but brave (92-84 defeat).