Pelicans Jordan Hawkins On Fire In G League Debut

The New Orleans Pelicans guard was the Squadron's high scorer in his G League debut.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins had a terrific debut as the Indiana Mad Ants rallied to defeat the Birmingham Squadron 122-119. 

The rookie guard played 33:33 minutes and contributed a team-high 32 points in the loss. He also recorded seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block in the loss.  

32 PTS 🔥 7 REB 🔥 5 3PM@PelicansNBA assignee Jordan Hawkins MADE IT RAIN in his G League debut with the @GleagueSquadron! He dropped a team-high in scoring and in three-pointers. pic.twitter.com/YCRxDukjww

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 30, 2023

Nov 20, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) dribbles against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The Squadron was leading 117-112 with 3:20 seconds left in the game, but they could only score two points for the remainder of the match.

The other Pelicans players with notable performances were E.J. Liddell and Landers Nolley II, scoring 15 and 11 points, respectively.