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Ingram's 36 points lead Pelicans past Clippers, 122-114
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Clippers star Kawhi Leonard hit big shots in the closing minutes, the Pelicans answered with Brandon Ingram, whose recent form has sent his team surging up the standings. Ingram scored 36 points, bringing fans to their feet with an array of clutch, mid-range...
Ingram has triple-double to help Pelicans rout Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Ingram had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season and the New Orleans Pelicans took advantage of Nikola Jokic’s absence to beat the Denver Nuggets 107-88 on Thursday night. Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 12...
Ingram scores 29 as Pelicans rout Trail Blazers 124-90
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 124-90 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. CJ McCollum, who played nine seasons with the Blazers before he was traded to the Pelicans last...
Ingram's 1st triple-double lifts Pelicans past Hornets
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the first triple-double of his seven-year NBA career, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 115-96 victory over the short-handed Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Ingram picked up three consecutive...
Ingram scores 32 in 3 quarters, Pelicans top Spurs 119-84
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 32 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-84 on Tuesday night. “I just continued to attack,” said Ingram, who made all 10 of his free throws. “I was good at the free-throw line today and just concentrating...
Ingram, McCollum lead Pelicans past Houston 117-107
HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum each scored 26 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Sunday night. McCollum had 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting in the first half as the Pelicans built a 64-44 halftime lead. “I just got...
Smith hits late 3-pointer, Rockets beat Pelicans 114-112
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jabari Smith Jr. hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to give the Houston Rockets a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in the first of straight games between the teams. Smith hit the shot over defender Naji Marshall from...
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35, Thunder top Pelicans 110-96
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 110-96 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games. Josh Giddey added 19 points and Jalen Williams had 17 for the Thunder, who led...
