After their impressive season-opening win over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) continue their visits to Champions of Eastern Conference past with a Christmas Day matchup facing the Miami Heat (0-1).
The Pels are 1-2 on Christmas after knocking off Denver last season, behind Brandon Ingram’s 31 points (7-9 3PA) and seven rebounds. Now they get a chance to extend a pair of winning streaks to begin this new era.
It won’t be easy, considering the opponent. The Heat are coming off of a tough loss in their opener against the Orlando Magic.