On Monday night, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-90 in a dominant performance. The Pelicans were led by star forward Brandon Ingram, who scored a career-high 29 points on 11-of-19 shooting. Ingram also added seven rebounds and four assists to his stat line.
The Pelicans got off to a hot start, outscoring the Trail Blazers 33-19 in the first quarter. Ingram was a big part of this, scoring 14 points in the period. The Pelicans continued to dominate in the second quarter, outscoring Portland 32-17 to take a 65-36 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Pelicans continued to roll, outscoring the Trail Blazers 59-54. Ingram had 15 points in the second half, including a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter that put the game out of reach.
The Pelicans were also aided by strong performances from Jrue Holiday and Zion Williamson, who both scored 18 points. Holiday added seven assists and four rebounds, while Williamson had six rebounds and two assists.
The win was a much-needed one for the Pelicans, who have been struggling lately. The team has now won two of their last three games and are looking to build on this momentum.
Brandon Ingram’s 29-point performance was the highlight of the night for the Pelicans. He was efficient from the field and showed why he is one of the best young players in the league. His performance was key in helping the Pelicans secure the win.
The Pelicans will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. With Brandon Ingram leading the way, the Pelicans will be looking to make it three wins in a row.
