Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) and New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe claps during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) shoots as Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Kyshawn George (18) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)