Before the trade deadline, the Pelicans made a big deal with the Trailblazers. The Pelicans sent away Josh Hart, Alexander Walker, Satoransky and others, and CJ McCollum, Larry Nance and Tony Snell from the Trail Blazers. This deal directly saved the Pelicans' season.
As the main body of the deal, CJ McCollum played satisfactorily after joining the Pelicans, which means that the Pelicans have made a steady profit in this transaction. As an accessory, Nance Jr. also brought many surprises to the Pelicans. Especially in the play-offs and playoffs, Nance Jr. is a Pelicans insider.
In the play-off against the Spurs, Nance Jr. played 14 minutes off the bench, with 0 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. In the playoffs against the Clippers, Nance Jr. played 24 points off the bench, shooting 7-of-8, scoring 14 points and staking 16 rebounds, including seven frontcourt rebounds and four assists. It's no exaggeration to say that Nance Jr. was instrumental in the Pelicans' progress to the playoffs.
In the first round of the playoffs, facing the Suns, the first record in the league, Nance Jr. has played very well. In the first game, Nance Jr. played 19 minutes, with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists on 5-of-8 shooting. G2, Nance Jr. came off the bench with 21 minutes and 12 seconds, shooting 6-of-9 and 1-of-3 from three-point range, with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, plus-minus +6.
In the regular season, Nance Jr. averaged just 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1 assist per game. After entering the playoffs, Nance Jr. data soared across the board, almost doubling in scoring, reaching 6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The Pelicans were able to win the Suns on the road, and Nance Jr. contributed.
There is no doubt that the Pelicans made a big deal with the Blazers, and the Pelicans made a lot of money. With CJ McLemore already playing very well, Nance Jr. exploded in the playoffs. The two Trail Blazers will be Ingram's best helpers.