As a result of foul trouble and some cold shooting in a venue normally used to host NHL games, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball had a first half to forget Wednesday. The third quarter was a completely different story.
After trailing by double figures early in the third period, New Orleans outscored Toronto 38-22 in that stanza, gaining a nine-point edge. Williamson – who was forced to the sideline in the first half with three fouls – combined with Ingram and Ball to score 33 of those points. Williamson got to the rim for three hoops, while the former Lakers each canned three three-pointers.