Trailing for three and a half quarters, even slipping to -16 on the Portland pitch, the Pelicans change gear towards the end and find the two decisive shots from their stars. The first goes to Brandon Ingram, making the basket that breaks the tie with 4.3 seconds left (21 for him at the end); the second bears the signature of Zion Williamson in aid of Herb Jones, together blocking Anfernee Simons’ final attempt to seal the second success in a row for the Pelicans, first in the West together with the Lakers and Warriors
