Payton, Pelicans and Pacers

Pelicans' Elfrid Payton has the internet buzzing after posting unreal assists total vs. Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton racked up an eye-popping assists total during Monday's game versus the Indiana Pacers
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton racks up NBA season-high 21 assists in third game back after two-year absence
Pop quiz: who has the most assists in an NBA game so far during the 2024-25 season? Surely, it's an MVP playmaker like Nikola Jokic or LeBron James, right? No? How about an All-Star in a heliocentric system.
Elfrid Payton's career night spoiled as Pelicans come up short in crunch time against Pacers
In Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Payton nearly racked up his seventh triple-double. His 14 points, seven rebounds and 21 assists helped New Orleans dig out of an early double-digit point deficit and make the game competitive.
Elfrid Payton's Performance in Pelicans-Pacers Goes Viral
The New Orleans Pelicans struggles continue after a 114-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. New Orleans drops to 4-14 on the year, putting them last
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Not starting Wednesday
Payton is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Payton dished out a career-high 21 assists in Monday's loss to the Pacers, but he'll head to the bench with Dejounte Murray (hand) ready to return.
Pacers slip past Pelicans despite Elfrid Payton's 21 assists
Tyrese Haliburton had 34 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 114-110 on Monday night in Indianapolis.
Why Pelicans rewarded Elfrid Payton’s years-long ‘resiliency’ with NBA return
The New Orleans Pelicans need bright spots and good news wherever they can be found. There are few silver linings to be celebrated going into the holiday season considering the injuries to Zion Williamson,
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Sets career high with 21 assists
Payton produced 14 points (7-11 FG), 21 assists, seven rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Pacers. Payton dished out a new NBA season high in assists while easily surpassing his previous career high of 16 dimes from March of 2019.
Elfrid Payton delivers career-best performance in loss to Pacers
The veteran guard notched a career-best 21 assists in the Pelicans' loss to the Pacers on Monday. NBA.com Staff Elfrid Payton set a new career-high and NBA season-high with 21 assists in a loss to the Pacers.
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Rod Walker: When opportunity knocked, Gretna native Elfrid Payton answered for hometown Pelicans
The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans needed a point guard. So they called on a familiar face in Gretna native and former ...
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Former Knicks guard puts up incredible number that's hard for fans to believe
Regardless of how Knicks fans feel about Payton, his comeback is remarkable. It's part of what makes sports so special. Many ...
Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93
Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season ...
NBA Star Chris Paul Sends Message to New Orleans Pelicans Player
The New Orleans Pelicans have been hit hard by injuries this season, which has led to the need for roster additions. Signing ...
Raptors take down Pelicans for first road win of season
Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle scored 24 points each, three teammates had double-doubles and the Toronto Raptors won on the ...
Former First-Round Pick Surprises Fans in NBA Return After 900+ Days
Former NBA first-round pick Elfrid Payton is back in the league after getting signed to a contract by the New Orleans ...
New Orleans Pelicans' bold move: Desperation signing after 8 players land on injury list
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton after a difficult start to their season. The team has been hit hard by injuries ...