Tip-ins

Davis played in New Orleans on Friday for the first time since his trade demand, and was met with boos. He had 32 points in 25 minutes, but the Pelicans didn’t play him in the fourth quarter, even with the score close. There are rules that keep teams from sitting healthy players, and it’s clear the NBA doesn’t want Davis sidelined. Look for the Pelicans to do the minimum. … There was some scoffing among league executives at the Lakers’ scramble to find shooting at the deadline. The team almost ignored that need this summer in free agency, to loud criticism. Dealing for Reggie Bullock and Mike Muscala feels like a course correction.