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Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets' 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Dec. 22, 2024 22:18 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Jokic turned it on after...

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Dec. 12, 2024 22:51 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points...

Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists

Dec. 08, 2024 22:00 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Sunday night. Paul had 10 assists, giving him...

Pelicans' injury troubles compounded as leading scorer Brandon Ingram goes down with sprained ankle

Dec. 07, 2024 22:36 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Just when it appeared the New Orleans Pelicans were beginning to regroup after a wave of injuries, leading scorer Brandon Ingram went down Saturday. Ingram landed awkwardly on the foot of Oklahoma City's Lu Dort early in the third quarter of Saturday night's...

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers

Dec. 07, 2024 00:32 AM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — John Collins scored 20 points, Keyonte George had 17 and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 141-99 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Walker Kessler had 13 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks for the Jazz in just their...

With Ingram and Jones back, the Pelicans are healthier now and looking to stack up victories

Dec. 06, 2024 09:54 AM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Between Brandon Ingram's 21-point third quarter and Herb Jones' clinching block of Devin Booker's last-second 3-point shot, the New Orleans Pelicans looked more like the team coach Willie Green envisioned when the season began. For the first time since late...

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Dec. 05, 2024 22:53 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker's last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the...

Hawks beat skidding Pelicans 124-112 to extend win streak to 4 games

Dec. 02, 2024 22:25 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 12 points and 15 assists for his 15th double-double of the season, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the skidding New Orleans Pelicans 124-112 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory. De'Andre Hunter scored a team-high 22 off the bench for the Hawks...

Mikal Bridges scores 31, Knicks beat injury-depleted Pelicans 118-85

Dec. 01, 2024 20:44 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday night. Bridges, who was benched in the fourth quarter of Friday’s victory at Charlotte,...

Grizzlies beat Pelicans 120-109 for 1st NBA Cup win in franchise history

Nov. 29, 2024 21:48 PM EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Friday evening for their first NBA Cup win in franchise history. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and eight rebounds for Memphis, while...