Ingram racked up 30 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 116-106 win over the Clippers.
Ingram is usually dialed in when he's in Los Angeles, and he felt right at home in his old arena as the Pelicans advanced to 3-1 in West Group B. Ingram has never posted an average field goal percentage of 50 percent or more, but he's doing exactly that through 13 games, averaging 50.6 percent from the court. His work at the charity stripe (78.2 percent) could use some improvement, but he's performing extremely well otherwise.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Another efficient shooting night
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Ingram closed Wednesday's 117-112 win over the Kings with 23 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
Ingram has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games. During that stretch, he's averaged 25.2 points, 5.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 49.2 percent from the field. Ingram's offensive usage may take a hit when CJ McCollum (chest) is cleared to return, but Ingram has proven he can coexist with both McCollum and Zion Williamson individually over the past two years, so it's just a matter of the Pelicans' trio thriving together.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Goes off for 31 points Monday
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Ingram had 31 points (11-18 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Monday's 129-93 victory over the Kings.
Ingram had one of his best outings of the season from an efficiency perspective, and he led the Pelicans in scoring en route to a massive 36-point win. Ingram has been on a roll of late, reaching the 20-point mark in eight consecutive contests, and this 31-point outing tied his season-high scoring mark. He is already a valuable fantasy asset due to his ability to chip in across the board, but the scoring run he's going through of late elevates his already high floor.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Stands out as playmaker
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Ingram accumulated 21 points (9-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 115-110 win over Denver.
Ingram scored at least 20 points for the sixth game in a row and continues to make an impact as an offensive threat for New Orleans. His most significant impact came in the playmaking department, as his eight assists were a season-high mark. He's trending in the right direction of late and is averaging 22.7 points, 5.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 0.4 steals per game in November.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Flirts with triple-double
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Ingram registered 25 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 win over Dallas.
Ingram recorded season highs in rebounds and assists and scored at least 20 points for a fifth straight game. During that stretch, the versatile forward has averaged 24.4 points, 5.6 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 34.8 minutes per game. Even with Zion Williamson in the fold, Ingram remains the Pelicans' go-to playmaker on offense.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Scores 20 points in loss
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Ingram chipped in 20 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 136-124 loss to the Mavericks.
Ingram continues to produce as one of New Orleans' main offensive weapons, and the numbers back him up, as he has now scored at least 20 points in four outings in a row. He's averaging 22.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game in five November contests.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Top scorer in defeat
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Ingram provided 24 points (11-25 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Ingram did all he could to help lift New Orleans in a road loss, leading all Pelicans players in scoring while handing out a team-high-tying assist total. Ingram has tallied at least 20 points in three of his five appearances this season, including in two straight contests. He has also handed out five or more assists in three games this year.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Goes for 16 points in return
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Ingram contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Saturday's 123-105 loss to Atlanta.
Ingram didn't have his best performance, though it must be said he was returning from a three-game absence due to right knee tendinitis. This was his lowest-scoring appearance of the season, but he should bounce back sooner rather than later. When fully healthy, he's a player capable of putting up over 20 points while contributing in other categories regularly.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Will play Saturday
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Ingram (knee) is available and will play Saturday against the Hawks.
Having Ingram back represents a huge boost for the Pelicans, as he had missed the last three games due to right knee tendinitis. His return will push Jordan Hawkins back to a bench role. Ingram has averaged 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in his two outings in 2023-24.
Ingram (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Ingram has missed the last three games due to right knee tendinitis, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Saturday. If he sits out once again, Jordan Hawkins will likely draw another start for New Orleans.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Ruled out Thursday
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Ingram (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Ingram is dealing with right knee tendinitis and will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup. Jordan Hawkins will likely start for the Pelicans once again Thursday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable Thursday
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Ingram (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Ingram missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, and his diagnosis has now been changed to right knee tendinitis. However, he'll still be in the mix to suit up in the second half of the Pelicans' back-to-back set. If he's unable to play, Jordan Hawkins should draw another start for New Orleans.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Ruled out
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Ingram (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Ingram will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. He reportedly has no structural issues with the knee, so fantasy managers can be optimistic about Ingram's return timeline. However, Wednesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Ingram should be, at best, considered questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit. Jordan Hawkins should draw another start in Ingram's stead.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable for Wednesday
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Ingram (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports
Ingram reportedly has no structural issues with his knee, which should ensure that his absence is short-term. More information on Ingram will emerge throughout the day Wednesday. Rookie Jordan Hawkins played 35 minutes in Ingram's sted Monday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Late scratch Monday
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Ingram (knee soreness) is inactive for Monday's game against Golden State, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Ingram being unavailable to suit up botches an opportunity for New Orleans to fully capitalize on Golden State lacking Klay Thompson (knee) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) Monday. Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins and Herbert Jones will likely fill Ingram's void.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Leading scorer in home opener
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Ingram amassed 26 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 96-87 victory over the Knicks.
Ingram was able to make his first three-pointer of the season after missing all three of his attempts behind the arc Wednesday against the Grizzlies. Nine of his points came in the third quarter as he helped the Pelicans stave off the Knicks, who overcame their slow start in the first half to reduce their deficit to single digits. Ingram did commit five turnovers for the second straight game, and he'll have to take care of the ball better moving forward.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Productive in win
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Ingram posted 19 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 111-104 win over the Grizzlies.
Although Ingram wasn't particularly efficient from the floor Wednesday, he still finished third on the team in scoring while also making a mark through his rebounds and assists. While he may not be as big of a focal point in the Pelicans' offense this year now that Zion Williamson is healthy, Ingram proved Wednesday that he can still be a productive fantasy option.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Leads team in scoring Tuesday
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Ingram delivered 18 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 104-92 preseason win over the Magic.
Ingram is ramping up following a busy summer in which he represented Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and all signs point to him being ready to open the season as one of the Pelicans' go-to players on both ends of the court. Ingram is aiming to top what he did last season when he averaged 24.7 points, 5.8 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game while operating as the Pelicans' go-to player on offense, though it's worth noting he featured in only 45 games and most of that production came with Zion Williamson sidelined.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Struggles from field Thursday
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Ingram delivered 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and four steals across 22 minutes in Thursday's 120-87 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Ingram spent part of his summer playing with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and while he didn't have as much rest as other players, he seems ready to go for the upcoming season. The shooting struggles in this game shouldn't be a major issue for a player who's still finding his best form. To note, Ingram averaged a career-best 24.7 points per game while shooting 48.4 percent from the field during the 2022-23 season.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Scores 14 points in exhibtion
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Ingram posted 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 122-105 preseason loss to Orlando.
Ingram paced the Pelicans in scoring Tuesday, but he also committed four turnovers. The dynamic forward averaged 24.7 points and 5.8 assists per game last year -- both career highs, but his offensive usage may take a hit in 2023-24 if Zion Williamson can stay healthy.
