Overview
- New Orleans beat Indiana 128-109 on Dec. 20, with Zion Williamson matching his season high at 29 points in his third straight game as a reserve.
- The Pelicans’ bench supplied a season-best 66 points, and rookie center Derik Queen added 17 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting night.
- The win pushed New Orleans to a season-high four-game streak at 7-22, while Indiana fell to 6-22 as Rick Carlisle stayed on 999 career victories.
- Under interim coach James Borrego, the Pelicans have looked more organized and competitive following Willie Green’s mid-November dismissal.
- Next up is Dallas on Dec. 22 in New Orleans, with Williamson available, Mavericks star Anthony Davis off the injury report, and rookie Cooper Flagg questionable with a back contusion.