Jordan Poole highlighted a 23-point performance with five 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans outscored Philadelphia 60-35 during the final 21 minutes to beat the 76ers 126-111 on Saturday night. Zion Williamson added 21 points, Saddiq Bey had 20, and 17-year veteran center DeAndre Jordan grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked four shots.
DeAndre Jordan reflected on his first significant minutes of the season after the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the Philadelphia 76ers 126-111 on Saturday night at Smoothie King Center. The veteran center had not played since October 29 but delivered 15 rebounds and four blocks in 32 minutes. “I got fresh legs. So, yeah, I’m ready […] The post DeAndre Jordan opens up on long-awaited return after Pelicans beat 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans flipped momentum late Saturday, but interim head coach James Borrego made it clear afterward that the 126-111 win was about more than a fourth-quarter run. “Number one, very proud of the group,” Borrego said. “And DeAndre deserves a ton of credit number one… even more so than the numbers, the stats, […] The post James Borrego credits DeAndre Jordan’s leadership as Pelicans surge past 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans flipped the script in the final 21 minutes and pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 126-111 win on Saturday night at Smoothie King Center. Jordan Poole scored 23 points and knocked down five 3-pointers, fueling a decisive stretch in which New Orleans outscored Philadelphia 60-35 to close the game. […] The post Pelicans erupt late behind Poole’s 23 to overpower 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After a vintage performance, New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was looking forward to getting home and enjoying a glass of wine. “I'll probably have some Bordeaux tonight,” Jordan said after grabbing 15 rebounds and blocking four shots in a 126-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. It would have been easy for the casual basketball fan to forget about the 37-year-old Jordan, who has spent nearly all of his 18th NBA season on the bench.
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