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Michael Mulford

Pelicans reaction: 3 takeaways from a hard-fought victory against Detroit

The New Orleans Pelicans’ offense was on full display tonight as they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 128-118. The Pelicans scored more than 30 points in all four quarters, and outscored the Pistons by 10 in the fourth to secure the victory after entering the final frame all tied-up at 96.

The former Duke Blue Devils, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, led the way for New Orleans, as Williamson finished with 32 points, six rebounds, and five assists on 13 of 18 shooting. Ingram scored 27 points while grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out eight assists.

Steven Adams returned after missing two games due to a right ankle sprain, filling the stat sheet with 14 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. Lonzo Ball did a lot of the same, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.

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