Remaining positive about the local team in 2021-22 is now testing even the most ardent of fans. (Someone please go give Rel a hug.)
Yes, there’s no Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram missed his second consecutive game. However, don’t mediocre teams even fall into a victory every once in awhile without their star(s)?
Not these New Orleans Pelicans, apparently — not yet anyways.
Pelicans take an 82-76 lead into the fourth quarter.
Their 13 steals in the first half were a new franchise high for any half, according to @ESPNStatsInfo research.