It wasn’t clear exactly who Sindarius Thornwell was referring to – perhaps NBA fans on social media, perhaps media members – but the guard/forward noted after Friday’s shootaround that he heard many doubts about New Orleans’ ability to compete with the Clippers two days ago on national TV. The matchup did not ultimately result in a Pelicans victory, as the hosts held on late for a 111-106 verdict in the Staples Center, but New Orleans still came away with several silver linings. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (37 points) played his best game in the NBA, as did rookie Kira Lewis Jr.
Pelicans shootaround update presented by Entergy: Zion returns, young guards seek second strong game in L.A.
