NOPZion Williamson · Karlo MatkovićNewsPresser1d

Matković's hot first quarter kept the Pelicans in it and Zion's shots came later.

“Rudy was guarding Carlo and Carlo was getting all the shots... Carlo got hot. He kept us in that first quarter. And then as you move into the second Z gets in a little bit later you go to him and get some shots there.”

NOPTrendon WatfordRole & RotationPresser1d

Watford was subbed in at the five to bring energy and speed.

“I was subbed in at the five and just wanted to play with some energy, use my speed and, you know, just try to make something happen.”

NOPZion WilliamsonDevelopmentPresser3d

Coaches keep pushing Zion to get stops and be the best player.

“I feel like he was capable of it, but just the coaches just keep being on his back, just keep telling them like, go out there and get a stop, just go out there and be our best player.”

LACBrandon IngramMinutes & UsagePresser1d

Ingram knows he is expected to score and to lead and playmake for teammates.

“He expects me to score. He expects me to be a leader, to playmate for the guys in the field and when he plays.”

LACBrandon IngramGameplanPresser1d

Ingram wants to playmake so teammates get easier catch and shoot looks and still score late.

“I want to play making, make it a little bit easier for guys to catch and shoot and not to make so many decisions and be able to, you know, when it gets down to it, be able to score.”

LACBrandon IngramRecoveryPresser1d

Ingram is back on the floor for some three on three and five on five.

“I've been on the floor with the rest of the guys. Doing some three on three and five on five a little bit. So, you know, my body's feeling good. My heel is feeling better. So, we're getting closer.”