Willie Green on team win, Zion Williamson | Pelicans Raptors Postgame 11/30/2022
Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green
On Zion Williamson’s performance tonight:
"Yeah, I told him tonight in the locker room that he was a monster. He was just a monster. He carried us. He continued to make the right plays over and over again. When we needed a bucket, we put the ball in his hands. He got to the basket. He got to the free throw line. He was flying around on both ends of the floor. Four steals and two blocks, defensively he’s in the right spots. It’s just impressive to see.”
On Dyson's contribution of the bench:
“He was huge for us. It's funny watching him play. He's getting better and better the more time that he gets. He's poised. He makes really good plays - 14 points, nine assists, eight rebounds; close to a triple double for a 19-year-old young man. It's impressive.”
Zion Williamson on first half offense, team defense | Pelicans Raptors Postgame 11/30/2022
Pelicans Forward Zion Williamson
On his productivity on the defensive end tonight:
“I felt like I was moving my feet very well. I was able to get some of those blocks because of Dyson (Daniels), Herbert (Jones), or Trey (Murphy III) sliding their feet and forcing the player to alter their shot. I was able to get those blocks, and I thought collectively as a group, we just played very well on defense.”
On playing with an elite shooter like Trey Murphy III:
“I love it. I’ll be looking at Trey (Murphy III) all the time in the huddle or when we’re out on the court, and I’ll tell him that I’m going to find him. It may not look like it, but I’m going to find him.”
Dyson Daniels on near triple-double, Zion Williamson | Pelicans Raptors Postgame 11/30/2022
Pelicans Guard Dyson Daniels
On the mentality that led to the dominant first half:
“It was the way we started. People stepped up, came in, and played their roles. I think we had a great defensive game. We played together. Everyone played their roles, and when we do that, we’re really good.”
On what led to his productivity on offense:
“I think I’m just starting to find my rhythm. My teammates are making it easy for me with setting good screens and then rolling hard. Then, I’m able to get into the paint and play my game and facilitate. I had nine assists. I should’ve gotten 10 assists, but I’m happy with how I played.”