Starting their three-game road trip with a highly desireable opponent in the league-worst Golden State Warriors, the New Orleans Pelicans had to dig deep at halftime, looking for someone to provide some answers on either end.
Stepping up in a big way last night off their bench was the increasingly sturdy Nicolò Melli, a face many around the country or even those following the team might not have seen until his surprising addition to the Rising Stars game.
Appearing in 45 games and making 6 starts for these Pelicans, Melli continues to be a big part of winning for his team.