New Orleans Pelicans defeat the Chicago Bulls 123-111 

In the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener, Brandon Ingram delivered a standout performance, scoring 33 points, including a pivotal baseline turnaround jumper with 1:46 left in the game to help secure a 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Despite the absence of Zion Williamson, sidelined shortly before the game due to illness, the Pelicans rallied with contributions from several key players.

CJ McCollum added 23 points, while newly-acquired point guard Dejounte Murray flirted with a triple-double, posting 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Williamson's absence, marking his 207th missed game since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2019, didn’t hinder the team’s offensive flow. For the Bulls, Zach LaVine led the charge with 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls struggled in the second half, trailing by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter. Jalen Smith added 15 points, and Josh Giddey scored 14 for Chicago.