Mississippi News
Pelicans beat Spurs 119-84 for first consecutive wins since early February
After New Orleans called a timeout down 14-13 with 6:28 left in the first, the Pelicans came alive and ended up beating the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 119-84.
That initial timeout from head coach Willie Green led to a 10-0 run. From there, the Pelicans held a steady lead for the remainder of the game as five players finished in double-digit scoring. Brandon Ingram led the way with 32 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 19 points and 15 rebounds for his 37th double-double of the season.
“It doesn't matter who we play. We have to continue to build our execution to be at a certain level, to be at a certain standard,” Green told reporters afterward. “Our defense, our communication on the defensive end, and rebounding the ball – these were all things that build your confidence going into the next game no matter who touches the floor. I thought we were solid in that area tonight.”
New Orleans held San Antonio to under 35% from the…
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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Pelicans beat Spurs 119-84 for first consecutive wins since early February
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/pelicans-beat-spurs-119-84-for-first-consecutive-wins-since-early-february/
Published Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:57:34 +0000
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SUMMARY: Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader and World War II veteran from Mississippi, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers was assassinated in 1963 and played a key role in organizing voter registration drives during the Civil Rights Movement. President Biden made the selection, adding Evers to a list of distinguished Mississippians who have won the award. Evers will join the likes of James Earl Chaney, Fred Haise, B.B. King, Tennessee Williams, and Oprah Winfrey. The news was announced on Facebook.
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