Although it came in a loss to the Sacramento Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans finally displayed the fire that fans had been longing to see inside the bubble.
With Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday, Zion Williamson, Derrick Favors and JJ Redick all sitting the contest out, a few unlikely suspects emerged and provided a bounty of highlights. You never want to celebrate much about losses, but at this time of the year, the focus is exclusively on player development.
Lonzo Ball stole the headlines following what had been one of the most disappointing stretches of his season leading up to Tuesday.