Luguentz Dort had 17 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers against the Pelicans on Monday.
Dort returned from a four-game absence with a shoulder injury on Saturday against the Hornets, but had just three points in 22 minutes. The 26-year-old shooting guard got another start and had more of an impact on Monday against the Pelicans. Dort filled up the stat sheet and had 17 points and four three-pointers. While Ajay Mitchell played well in Dort’s absence, Dort’s minutes have been unchanged since he’s returned.