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The new-look New Orleans Pelicans torched the Miami Heat 114-92 on Monday night. The Pelicans, led by their new coach, Stan Van Gundy, played all five starters in their first preseason game and looked to have things rolling from the start. The Heat, on the other hand, sat multiple starters, including Jimmy Bulter, after coming off the shortest offseason in NBA history.
Zion Williamson led the charge for the New Orleans Pelicans in their win with 26 points and 11 rebounds. The young superstar had help from his teammate Brandon Ingram, who put up an additional 22 points.
Zion looks fit for year two with the New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson only played 24 games in his rookie season, where he struggled with injuries and was on a minute restriction after having surgery on his torn lateral meniscus.
The first-round draft pick no longer has any restrictions and looked fit in tonight's game against the Miami Heat.
Twitter-verse had a lot to say about Zion's impeccable performance, and some of the best tweets are as follows:
Many spectators and analysts were concerned about Zion Williamson's weight last season. With his insane jumping ability and quickness, his supporters were afraid that his extra body weight would be too much on his knees and lead to future injuries.
The New Orleans Pelicans fans are optimistic of what the future holds with a healthy Zion Williamson leading their team. If Zion can stay healthy the whole year, look for him to win the NBA's Most Improved Player award.
Tyler Herro shows why the Miami Heat should not trade him
Earlier this week, James Harden made it clear that the Miami Heat are one of the teams he would be okay with being traded to. Although the Heat would welcome Harden with open arms, they would not agree to trade their young guard, Tyler Herro.
Many NBA fans mocked the Heat for not wanting to trade their young player, but Herro helped build the Heat's argument with his play tonight. Herro finished the game with 17 points and 6 assists.
Tyler Herro had an amazing NBA Playoffs in the Bubble. His best game was when he racked up for 37 points in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.
With a more competitive Eastern Conference that includes a healthy Brooklyn Nets team and an energized Milwaukee Bucks side, there is no guarantee that the Miami Heat will have another chance at the NBA title anytime soon. Still, Tyler Herro will be a crucial part of the journey.
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