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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

After Adam Silver made a statement about streamlining the NBA tournament and scaling its audience, attempts to match the promises are being made. The entire NBA in-season tournament is about engaging people on Tuesdays and Fridays, which are non-traditional football nights. Moreover, the goal of selling the league to a big-time media sponsor is underway with such efforts in line.

Apart from players giving their all to make this tournament a massive success, the teams have fans obsessing over their new jerseys. And the New Orleans Pelicans are not far behind in the race with their newly designed jerseys.

Brandon Ingram is the new designer

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The Pelicans released a video teaser highlighting their players in the newly designed jerseys on November 2, 2023. And with the launch, the entire NBA fraternity is obsessing over the cool design. The mysterious allure of the city streets inspired the Nike NBA City Edition uniform at night. An ode to more than 300 years of magic and mystery, the glow-in-the-dark neon concept stands out. In this recent clip from the FanDuel Sports Network, the host is seen acknowledging insider information. The fact that the team?s small forward has a role to play in the design has created a frenzy among Pelicans? fans. Brandon Ingram, often seen as the most dedicated player on the team, has played his part in designing the new ?Glow in the Dark? NOLA jerseys.

The color scheme of this uniform emulates a neon glow beneath a backlight, resembling the city?s vibrant future. With a new uniform edition launch every season, the team is all set to launch a new edition-themed alternate court in the second half of the NBA season. The new design features, entailing skeletonized logos and a custom NOLA word mark, had a stellar debut tonight against the Hawks. However, unlike the uniforms, the Pelicans couldn’t glow tonight.

Bradon Ingram and Co. vs. the Atlanta Hawks

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After making a turbo start in the game, the New Orleans Pelicans trailed behind in the last three quarters. Although Zion Williamson put up a tough fight with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, the Atlanta Hawks couldn’t be contained tonight. Brandon Ingram showcased his cool jersey and registered a tally of 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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With a score of 105-123, the Pelicans had their winning streak snapped tonight. After sustaining a knee injury, Ingram was back on the hardwood, beginning from where he left off and displaying a decent zeal to win. However, the slow pace in the second unit specifically gave the Hawks enough chances to take over the game.

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The Pelicans have to buckle up to fight the Denver Nuggets this Monday. Stay tuned for more NBA updates on injuries and runners.