- Associated Press
Pelicans' Zion Williamson sits out against Miami Heat
New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup shortly before the club's game against Miami on Thursday night because of a toe injury. Williamson missed just his second game of the season on the same day he was picked to play for Team Durant in Sunday's All-Star Game. Williamson had played in 34 of New Orleans' first 35 games this season, averaging 25.6 points an 7.2 rebounds in a little more than 33 minutes per game.
- Associated Press
Butler takes over, Heat top Pelicans 103-93
Jimmy Butler had 29 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat took advantage of Zion Williamson's absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 103-93 on Thursday night. With a repertoire of strong inside moves and accurate mid-range shooting, Butler made 10 of 14 shots and eight of nine free throws to help the Heat keep the Pelicans at bay.
- Yahoo Sports
How slipping gives NBA offenses more control in the pick-and-roll
There is a moment after every switch is called but before it’s executed that the pick-setter is configured between two defenders but guarded by neither. That’s when they can literally slip underneath the defense and cut to a juicy opening.
All players
| No. | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | F | |
| 13 | FC | |
| 11 | GF | |
| 22 | F | |
| 7 | G | |
| 8 | F | |
| 40 | PF | |
| 14 | PG | |
| 28 | GF | |
| 0 | FC | |
| 25 | G | |
| 4 | SF | |
| 9 | FC | |
| 55 | GF | |
| 30 | FC | |
| 31 | SG | |
| 2 | PG |