Siakam completely exploded in this game, putting up a Game High 26 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks!
Brogdon added 17 points and 7 assists, while Bojan scored 15.
The Pelicans' Four Superstars did not play, but the Bench Big Three combined for 58 points and performed brilliantly!
In addition, Dedmon posted a Double-Double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, Kuzma made two Three-pointers for 9 points, and Lamb had 8 points and 3 rebounds.
While the game was being played, Clippers fans were unconvinced, believing their team had simply failed to perform well.
But after watching the game again afterward, especially seeing Siakam drive, shoot, and pass, Brogdon organize the offense and hit threes, and Bojan never miss—
They realized the Pelicans' victory was absolutely not just a matter of luck, or one side overperforming while the other underperformed.
In terms of talent alone, the Pelicans' bench was more talented than this Clippers team!
It was a cruel reality.
But it was exactly that cruel.
Everyone's attention had been drawn to the Pelicans' Four Superstars, but in truth, the Pelicans' bench was not weak either!
Siakam was tall with a long wingspan. The reason he had not been highly regarded at first was because his offense had been too raw.
But after one season and one Offseason, he had been completely transformed.
There were far too many players in the NBA who defended well but had raw offenses, and most of them could not develop.
But some could, such as Leonard of the Spurs, and Siakam of the Pelicans!
No wonder the Pelicans had selected Siakam with a higher pick despite Brogdon being so strong.
Brogdon had been drafted as a Ready-to-play player, while Siakam had been drafted for his talent!
Then there was Bojan, a starter-caliber