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His first game for new Orleans (vs Miami)
The Pelicans were efficient in other areas besides in the post. For a long stretch in the second quarter, Williams had Jimmer Fredette initiating the offense as the point guard with Austin Rivers playing off the ball. Both shined together against the veteran-filled Heat team that appeared a step slower than the Pelicans. Rivers scored 12 points and had a team-high six assists.
Fredette showed more quickness off the dribble and he got the ball quickly out of his hands to shooters. He scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting and also had three assists and two steals. Fredette was not made available after the game, but Williams praised his play.
The Pelicans were efficient in other areas besides in the post. For a long stretch in the second quarter, Williams had Jimmer Fredette initiating the offense as the point guard with Austin Rivers playing off the ball. Both shined together against the veteran-filled Heat team that appeared a step slower than the Pelicans. Rivers scored 12 points and had a team-high six assists.
Fredette showed more quickness off the dribble and he got the ball quickly out of his hands to shooters. He scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting and also had three assists and two steals. Fredette was not made available after the game, but Williams praised his play.