Okay, that was unexpected.
One night after playing quite possibly their worst defensive game of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans turned in possibly their best, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-82.
Brandon Ingram led with a game-high 28 points, along with seven rebounds, four assists, and one blocked shot.
Zion Williamson didn’t play much in the rout, but made good use of his time on the court, scoring 23 points and grabbing six boards in 18 minutes.
Jaxson Hayes (13 points, six rebounds) and Steven Adams (10 points, 17 rebounds) had noteworthy efforts as well, making 10 of 11 from the field and providing both toughness and energy.