Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics drives against Nicolo Melli #20 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Pelicans got a boost from the energy and hustle of Nicolo Melli against the Boston Celtics.
If you just looked at the stat sheet you’d rightfully think Melli had one of his typical games this season. He missed six of seven 3-point shots, let up some offensive rebounds and his defense wasn’t always great.
But Melli was a +18 overall and his energy was a factor in the Pelicans’ big comeback in the second half.