Still no Brandon Ingram, nor CJ McCollum at the Pelicans, but every night, a “role player” stands out. After Jose Alvarado, author of 28 points against the Pistons, it was Trey Murphy III who caught fire against the Spurs with 27 points at 7 of 10 from 3-point range.
Holder, the “sophomore” had struck from the start with two award-winning shots to allow the Pelicans to lead 6-0.
A gap that we will find at the break (50-44) with a Zion Williamson passer, and an opportunist Gorgui Dieng at the Spurs. Back from the locker room, the Spurs equalized thanks to Josh Richardson then Tre Jones (52-52), and then it was a black hole!
Devonte ‘Graham and Murphy go 3-point, and in five minutes, the Pelicans sign a 28-5! The math is simple, it gives the Pelicans a 23-point lead (80-57).
It only remains to manage this lead, and it is Willy Hernangomez who takes over near the circle. On arrival, New Orleans won 111-97, and we will also remember the injury exits of Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels. After Jaxson Hayes, hit in the elbow, it starts to do a lot.
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