New Orleans Pelicans: Promising numbers from win over Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans finally have some reason to celebrate after beating the Memphis Grizzlies 112-101 in their first home win of the season.

Brandon Ingram also returned to the lineup, a welcome sight for a team that has been in a free fall without its two best players.

This team is showing signs of getting on track, and has played with heart all season, something that will eventually pay off once they are back to full strength.

There have been some positives amidst all of the losing, but it was great to get back in the win column in front of the home fans against a divisional rival.

Here are some numbers from the game that might be signs that the New Orleans Pelicans are going get on a roll and win some games.

New Orleans Pelicans: Promising numbers from the win vs. Memphis Grizzlies

29 and 11

The New Orleans Pelicans had 29 assists on 38 made baskets and the ball was moving with Brandon Ingram back int the lineup, especially in the first half when the Pelicans were able to build a big lead.

Josh Hart chipped in 11 assists, which is a promising sign for the future, as the New Orleans Pelicans need more playmakers with Zion Williamson still out and the young guards struggling at times.

Hart has been very good this season, shooting 39 percent from 3-point range and notching a career-high 3.5 assists per game, something the Pelicans need with their primary playmaker on the bench with an injury.