The New Orleans Pelicans have excelled in their last two games. Rookies Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaxson Hayes have dominated the competition in leading the Pelicans to wins. Though development is still more important than winning, the young Pelicans could use the extra games.
The backcourt matchup should be the most highly contested. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Marcus Louzada Silva will be paired against Miami Heat standouts Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro.
In two games, Alexander-Walker has averaged 24.5 points and 7 assists in 30 minutes per game. He has also grabbed two steals, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.