The drought is finally over for James Borrego and the Pelicans

« Hey JB, big win! », said a Pelicans player in the locker roombefore applause in the direction of James Borrego. His men celebrated the victory of night spent against the Bullssnapping a nine-game losing streak.

« I am proud of them. They deserve this win. They worked for it. We were there. So it’s a big collective win, a real team win. You can’t ask for better when you look at the stats. Eight players finish with 10 or more points, and a fair share of the success, without worrying about who gets the credit: that’s the goal », welcomes the Pelicans’ interim coach.

The latter, who took over from Willie Green, ousted earlier in the month, thus achieved his first success after five defeats. This victory against Chicago was marked by an offensive and collective explosion. Limited to 98 points two days earlier against the Hawks, the Pelicans pulled away Zion Williamson (29 points), whose aggressiveness and leadership the coach appreciated.

Behind the interior, Trey Murphy III etc Saddiq Bey contributed 20 points (with 14 rebounds for second). And all other mobilized players scored at least 8 points. Upon arrival, the best offensive performance of the year (143 points).

One weight less

« Heavier when defeats pile up. It drains you mentally and physically. We felt the weight of our team. And I’m just happy for the guys. They deserve this. They worked for it. They really wanted it. They gave everything on the field. And I’m even happier for them. I am happy that we can now build on this victory », shows the coach.

His team remains firmly in last place in the West, with 3 wins in 18 matches, but this success bodes well for the troops. And this after a series of “ hard times » for this group, especially in bruises from injuries.

« To start this season the way we did is a mental challenge, a spiritual challenge. We want some recognition. For me, it’s a little confirmation: ‘Guys, you’re doing a good job. You are making progress.’ But it’s hard to say that when you don’t have a single win. It’s hard to get up the next day and go back to work without a win. (…) That’s what this evening was for me: a little confirmation of their work, their commitment, their energy, their attention to each other. And I felt that with them tonight in the locker room », appreciates James Borrego.