The New Orleans Pelicans earned their first NBA Summer League victory in two years with an impressive comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas. Big Q breaks down the game’s biggest moments, standout performances, key statistics, Coach God Shammgod‘s postgame comments, player interviews, and what to expect when the Pelicans face the Phoenix Suns next.
The New Orleans Pelicans are back in the win column!
After trailing by as many as 18 points, the Pelicans stormed back to defeat the Charlotte Hornets, securing their first NBA Summer League victory in two years in dramatic fashion.
Join Big Q as he recaps everything from Saturday afternoon’s exciting comeback in Las Vegas, including the biggest plays, standout performers, team statistics, postgame reactions from Summer League head coach God Shammgod, player interviews, and an early preview of Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns.
🏀 In This Episode
✅ Pelicans vs. Hornets full game recap
✅ How New Orleans erased an 18-point deficit
✅ Hunter Dickinson’s dominant performance (21 points)
✅ Kobe Bufkin’s all-around impact
✅ Jalon Moore continues to impress
✅ Defensive pressure forces 22 Hornets turnovers
✅ Why the Pelicans’ defense changed the game
✅ God Shammgod’s postgame thoughts
✅ Player interviews and locker room reaction
✅ Preview: Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns
📊 Game Highlights
🏀 Hunter Dickinson
21 Points
9-18 FG
3 Assists
🏀 Kobe Bufkin
19 Points
6 Rebounds
5 Assists
4 Steals
🏀 Jalon Moore
13 Points
4 Rebounds
3 Steals
🏀 Team Highlights
Forced 22 Turnovers
13 Steals
Only 7 Turnovers
Came back from an 18-point deficit
First Summer League victory in two years
🔥 Upcoming Game
📅 Sunday
🏀 New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns
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