It turns out having a star available can make a world of difference.
With Brandon Ingram returning from his 7-game absence, the New Orleans Pelicans snapped their 9-game losing streak in beating the Memphis Grizzlies by a final score of 112-101.
They led wire-to-wire.
They also notched their first home victory of the season in the process.
The good vibes were evident right from the jump as Ingram’s teammates didn’t hold back in showing their excitement about his return during player introductions. As the PA announcer read BI’s name and he ran onto the court in between his teammates, they all started celebrating around him, eventually mobbing him in a fun-loving circle.