In a disappointing Christmas Day defeat, the New Orleans Pelicans fell 111-98 to the Miami Heat and several concerns stemming from the offseason were reinforced.
First, the good.
Steven Adams (six points, nine rebounds, two steals, one block) proved once again to be a reliable pillar on both ends of the floor, and despite their youthful ages, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson can be counted on the vast majority of nights to lead the Pelicans’ offensive attack.
B’Easy scored 28 points and hit four three-pointers, often resembling Kevin Durant out there on the floor.