Fast start: Big third quarter sends Pelicans to win in opener vs Toronto

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Posted: Dec 23, 2020 / 09:09 PM EST

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New head coach, and for one night, it appears, new team.

The Pelicans outscored Toronto 38-22 in the third quarter, on the way to a 113-99 victory Wednesday night over the Raptors in Tampa.

Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, handed out 11 assists, and grabbed 9 rebounds.

The Pelicans were victorious in the their first game under new head coach Stan Van Gundy.

Zion Williamson had 15 points, 10 rebounds. JJ Redick scored 23 points, and fellow guard Eric Bledsoe scored 18 points.

Steven Adams, acquired in the trade for Jrue Holiday, scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Adams also had 4 steals, and 2 blocks.