Zion Williamson amazes, Lakers stumble: What we saw in NBA's opening week
The NBA season is only a few days old, and already there's been a massive debut from Zion Williamson, a let-down from the Lakers and some ne...OCTOBER 21, 2022
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 11-32 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-32 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Score Predictions for Hornets vs Pelicans The All Hornets staff predicts who will win tonight’s game between Charlotte and New Orleans.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hornets host the Pelicans in non-conference action
Charlotte hosts New Orleans in out-of-conference playOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kira Lewis Jr. - Out again Friday Lewis (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Lewis will have to wait to make his season debut while recovering from ACL surgery he underwent last December. His next chance to play is Sunday versus Utah, but there is no clear timeline on when he will return.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaxson Hayes - Questionable again Friday Hayes (elbow) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Charlotte.
Impact Hayes missed the team's season opener due to a torn UCL he suffered Oct. 7. He was also listed as questionable Wednesday, so it is still up in the air if he will play Friday. Larry Nance and Naji Marshall played 21 and 14 minutes, respectively, with Hayes missing from the frontcourt rotation Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gayle Benson & Willie Green in the Pelicans Locker Room Postgame after Win vs. Brooklyn Nets #shorts
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
'Wait and watch what he does': Zion Williamson shines in his return
Zion Williamson waited so long for a moment like Wednesday night and his smile said everything.OCTOBER 20, 2022
Zion Williamson's long-awaited return somehow overshadowed by Pelicans' team dominance Fans tuned in to see the Pelicans star's first game in more than a year. They instead witnessed the potential birth of a dominant team.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How did Zion Williamson play in his regular season return game? Pelicans forward looks like his All-Star self in win over Nets Williamson was electric on Wednesday night, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in New Orleans' 130-108 victory...
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Zion Williamson and New Orleans Pelicans blow away Brooklyn Nets; Ja Morant drops 34 in Memphis Grizzlies win Scroll below for the latest game reports and highlights from all games around the NBA.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SKY.COM
CJ McCollum - Goes for 21 points in win Wednesday McCollum amassed 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-108 win over the Nets.
Impact McCollum was solid as ever in the win despite taking a back seat to both Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. While he doesn't receive the fanfare of a couple of his teammates, McCollum's importance to this team cannot be understated. There is a very real chance he could lead the team in assists and threes this season while chipping in 20 points per game on reasonably efficient shooting. He could maintain top-60 value most of the way.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Encouraging performance Wednesday Murphy ended with 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-108 win over the Nets.
Impact Murphy flirted with a double-double in the win despite shifting to the bench. After an encouraging preseason, it was good to see him putting up meaningful numbers when it counts. His playing time figures to be capped at about 24 minutes per night, limiting his overall upside. With that said, he should be able o do enough in that time to warrant consideration in standard fantasy formats.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas - Strong double-double in win Valanciunas finished Wednesday's 130-108 victory over the Nets with 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes.
Impact Valanciunas turned in a strong performance despite the plethora of talent on display, himself an early-season double-double. The return of Zion Williamson resulted in many managers overlooking Valanciunas, a decision that could prove to be fruitful for those who were able to acquire him. While his ceiling is lower than last season, he should remain a solid source of traditional big-man stats with the added ability of being able to stretch the floor when required.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zion Williamson - Dominates in season opener Williamson notched 25 points (11-22 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and four steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-108 win over Brooklyn.
Impact Williamson looked fantastic in the win, reassuring anyone who took a risk on him in their recent draft. The points and rebounds were exactly as advertised; however, it was his efficiency from the line and productivity on the defensive end that really stood out. Granted, this is only a small sample size, but on the whole, fantasy managers couldn't have asked for much more.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
GoTigers247's Behind Enemy Lines Ep 8: Guerry Smith of NOLA.com Welcome to Behind Enemy Lines Episode 8. In this episode we are joined by Guerry Smith, Tulane beat writer for NOLA.com and the publisher of...
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ben Simmons' Nets debut falls flat as star guard fouls out in loss to Pelicans Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ben Simmons' Nets debut falls flat as star guard fouls out in loss to Pelicans Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Brandon Ingram talks Teammates in Win | Pelicans Nets Postgame 10/19/2022
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
CJ McCollum talks Roster after Win | Pelicans Nets Postgame 10/19/2022
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Zion Williamson on Big Game in Return | Pelicans Nets Postgame 10/19/2022
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Williamson scores 25 in return, Pelicans beat Nets 130-108 Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130...
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Nets get embarrassed, 130-108, in season opener vs. Pelicans Kevin Durant said he wanted to“ beat the snot out of” the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener. The Nets walked out of Barclays Center...
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Willie Green on Win at Brooklyn | Pelicans Nets Postgame 10/19/2022
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
