scored 26 points,
added 24, and the New Orleans Pelicans maintained their unbeaten streak in the young NBA season with a 96-87 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
Ingram showcased his skills with an impressive display of mid-range pullups, turnarounds, and fades, while Williamson dominated the paint, consistently scoring at least 22 points in each of the Pelicans’ first two games.
contributed 18 points for the Knicks, who appeared fatigued in the fourth quarter after a victory against the Atlanta Hawks the previous night.
The Knicks managed to close the gap to six points late in the third quarter, fueled by a 3-pointer from former Pelican
to complete an 8-0 run. However, the Pelicans regained control with an exceptional performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who scored eight consecutive points early in the fourth quarter, leading to a decisive 10-7 run and securing an 85-69 lead for New Orleans.
CJ McCollum scored 12 points, while Herb Jones made an impact with 10 points and three blocked shots.
Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ leading scorer with 31 points in their previous game against the Hawks, struggled to find his rhythm in New Orleans, missing his first six shots. He eventually scored 14 points, including an impressive 11-foot fadeaway while falling down in the third quarter.
New Orleans native
dominated the boards, grabbing 15 rebounds for the Knicks. Julius Randle, who recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 points, struggled with his shooting, missing 11 of his 15 attempts, including all five from beyond the arc. Hart also contributed with 10 rebounds.
The Knicks struggled from deep, shooting just 2 for 17 from beyond the arc in the first half. The long rebounds enabled the Pelicans to build a commanding 19-point lead.
New Orleans capitalized on their transition game in the first half, scoring 19 of their 25 fast-break points and 30 of their 52 points in the paint.
The Pelicans connected on seven 3-pointers in the first half, with rookie
contributing three. Hawkins, the 14th overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut, played a significant role in New Orleans’ 55-37 halftime lead.
UP NEXT
Knicks: The Knicks will travel to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Pelicans: The Pelicans will host the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
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