Beal scored 19 points as the Pelicans narrowly defeated the Wizards 107-106.

October 18th - The Pelicans narrowly defeated the Wizards 107-106 . In this game, Bay had 19 points, 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Fells had 14 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists. For the Wizards, George had 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Davis had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Wizards took an early 4-0 lead. The Pelicans gradually built their advantage through inside scoring from players like Missy and Williamson, with Mattkovic and Beal also contributing points. At the end of the first quarter, the Pelicans led 23-17 . In the second quarter, the Pelicans extended their lead again. Beal then scored 8 consecutive points, further widening the gap. George scored with three-pointers and layups, and Disanza also scored, allowing the Wizards to gradually close the gap. Late in the quarter, Fells scored 5 consecutive points, helping the Pelicans stabilize the situation. At halftime, the Pelicans led 56-51 .

After switching sides, the Wizards narrowed the gap to 2 points at one point. Trae Young then hit a pull-up three-pointer to help the Wizards continue to close the gap. The Pelicans went on an 8-0 run in the second half of the quarter, extending their lead to 13 points. After three quarters, the Pelicans still led 81-70 . In the final quarter, the Pelicans once extended their lead to 14 points. In the crucial moments, McGowan helped the Pelicans gain a 6- point advantage with a putback and free throws, but the Wizards responded with a putback by Livingston, followed by two free throws from Williams, narrowing the gap to 1 point again. In the end, the Pelicans narrowly defeated the Wizards 107-106 .

Wizards player data

George 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Davis 14 points , 11 rebounds , 1 assist; Dibamba 12 points , 2 rebounds; Sal 12 points , 9 rebounds; Riley 11 points, 1 assist; Johnson 7 points , 2 assists; Young 7 points , 4 rebounds , 7 assists; Kierkegaard 6 points; Middleton 5 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Williams 5 points; Ayton 4 points , 4 rebounds

Pelicans player statistics

Beal 19 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Fells 14 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Murphy III 11 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Williamson 11 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Mathelin 10 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists ; Poole 8 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists; Matkovic 6 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Missy 6 points , 7 rebounds , 1 assist; McGowan 5 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist

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