NBA Fans Go Wild After Pelicans Upset Suns: “Brandon Ingram Is Him”

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The New Orleans Pelicans just walked out with a famous victory in Phoenix, as the eighth seed stole home-court advantage from the #1 seed in a sensational Game 2 matchup. The Pelicans were led by a monster effort from Brandon Ingram, who had 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists on the night.

The Pelicans had no answer for Devin Booker in the first half of the game but they went on a run in the third quarter just as Booker hurt his hamstring. The Pelicans were already in the lead at that point and put their foot on the neck of the Suns and closed it out in the fourth quarter behind some brilliant shot-making from everyone on the team.

If there was one series everyone thought would be a sweep, it was this one. But the Pelicans’ victory has pleasantly surprised a lot of people, as NBA fans flocked to Twitter to talk about what they just saw from the Pels.

https://twitter.com/WestGoat/status/1516634247414616068

The Pelicans won’t be favorites to pull off a historic upset of the first seed in the first round, but a win like this goes a long way in proving the winning mentality the team has built. Considering the number of young players on the roster, this will be a phenomenal experience for them going forward. 

Everyone knows that beating the Phoenix Suns this season has been almost impossible, so the Pelicans achieving this in a playoff game shouldn’t be scoffed at. With Booker being out, they will have to be extra alert in Game 3 to make sure they don’t lose a game in the Bayou.

This is what playoff basketball is all about. The Pelicans fought from the start to finish and managed to outwork the Suns. Even when Phoenix was in control of the game, the Pelicans kept staying close and then pounced in the third quarter. Great win for a great team. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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