Overview

• New Orleans beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 127–92 at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday to close the two-game trip.
• The Pelicans completed a 2–0 exhibition sweep after a 107–97 win over Melbourne United, becoming the first NBA team to play in Australia.
• Zion Williamson logged only first-half minutes yet contributed eight points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
• Guard Jose Alvarado exited with a right-knee hyperextension during the Phoenix game, and the team left Melbourne with plans to re-evaluate him back home.
• Coach Willie Green lauded the hospitality as NBL owner Larry Kestelman called for more NBA visits, with just under 30,000 fans attending across the two games and national coverage on Network 10 and Kayo.