Overview

• The Pelicans finished 2-0 in the NBA × NBL: Melbourne Series after topping South East Melbourne Phoenix 127-92 two days after a 107-97 win over Melbourne United.
• New Orleans never trailed in the finale, with Saddiq Bey scoring 21 points, Jordan Poole 15 and rookie Jeremiah Fears 12.
• Zion Williamson played only the first half and produced eight points and nine rebounds in roughly 15 minutes as the team continued a managed build-up.
• Jose Alvarado left the third quarter with a right knee hyperextension and did not return, and the team plans further evaluation after returning home.
• Attendance across both games was just under 30,000 at Rod Laver Arena, and NBA teams have now won 25 of 26 preseason meetings with NBL clubs since 2017.