Clutch Anthony Davis leads Pelicans past Suns with 32 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks

Pelicans first-year coach Alvin Gentry is starting to see evidence that his team can overcome its dismal start to the season.
New Orleans' composure in the final minutes of a tight game with the Phoenix Suns, highlighted by Anthony Davis' clutch plays on both ends, was at least an encouraging sign.
Davis capped a 32-point, 19-rebound performance with a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Pelicans beat the Suns 122-116 on Sunday night.
"He invites those situations," Gentry said of Davis. "I like the fact that he wanted the ball in crunch time. As I've said all along, I think we're going to be a good team. We've made some progress. Obviously we've got a long, long way to go, but I do like the intensity that we're playing with."
Davis, whose rebound total set a season high, also blocked four shots and had two steals. His last block came with 22 seconds left, when he tapped Mirza Teletovic's 3-point attempt from the right corner offline. The ball fell to Pelicans guard Ish Smith, and New Orleans held on from there.