NBA World Reacts To Pelicans Dominant Performance Over Nets

The NBA and Pelicans fans react to to New Orleans' dominant performance over the Nets.

The New Orleans Pelicans opened the 2022-2023 season with a dominant win over the Brooklyn Nets. They went into Barclays Center and soundly defeated the Nets 130-108. Brandon Ingram led the way with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson poured in 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. 

Fans were excited about the start of the season, and they went straight to social media from the beginning to express their happiness. 

Most anticipated Pelicans season in franchise history is here.

Let’s do this.

LFG

— Justin (@ProPelsTalk) October 19, 2022

The Pelicans gave their fans something to cheer for after blazing to a 32-14 first-quarter lead. New Orleans pounded Brooklyn inside and had more points in the paint (20) than the Nets' total points (14). They were making believers early of fans and the national media.

The Pelicans are going 75-7.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 20, 2022

The Nets would not go quietly into the night, however. Kevin Durant's strong 2nd-quarter scoring cut the Pelicans' lead to 8 by halftime. 

New Orleans was regrouped after halftime and extended its lead to 20 heading into the 4th quarter. 

The Nets would not threaten again as the Pelicans cruised to a 22-point victory. At the moment, the Pelicans fans' optimism is at an all-time high!

We really going 82-0 pic.twitter.com/WgVk2EOKnj

— Pelicans Press (@PelicansPress) October 20, 2022

The Pelicans are making me believe again.

— whodatforlife (@scmediaworks) October 20, 2022

Mannn this was amazing!! If this is what we have to look forward as Pelicans fans the sky is the limit!! #LetsGeauxPels #Pelicans https://t.co/dGkblxS8uc

— Rocky (@1_RockProdushen) October 20, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) will get another chance to keep their fans happy on Friday night as they take on the Charlotte Hornets (1-0). They defeated the San Antonio Spurs 129-102 in their opener.  

The Pelicans-Hornets tipoff will be at Spectrum Center for 6:00 PM CT on Oct. 21.

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