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
On Monday, Elfrid Payton, yes, the same Elfrid Payton that was once a lottery pick who bounced around the league for eight years, set the bar with 21 assists for the New Orleans P
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.
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.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
Trae Young flirts with team assist record, Hawks score signature win in handing Cavaliers first home loss
Trae Young got a career-high 22 assists — the most in the league this season — as the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a 135-124 ...
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NBA Star Chris Paul Sends Message to New Orleans Pelicans Player
Signing six-year veteran guard Jaylen Nowell at the beginning of this month, the Pelicans then waived him before signing ...