Hokie ClubNickeil Alexander-Walker | New Orleans Pelicans | Third season
Alexander-Walker returned to the court on Jan. 1 after entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Dec. 23. He had 13 points in 27 minutes of action against the Milwaukee Bucks.
On Dec. 21, the 6-foot-5 guard recorded 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting to guide the Pelicans to a 111-97 win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the highest point total by Alexander-Walker since he posted a season-high 33 points on Nov. 10 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Keeping Up With The Canadians 🇨🇦
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) December 22, 2021
Nickeil Alexander-Walker | vs. Portland
27 POINTS
6 THREE POINTERS
4 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS#WBD | @PelicansNBA pic.twitter.com/AaKzivjfzW
In his last 10 games, Alexander-Walker is averaging 13.3 points per game while shooting 37.1 percent from the floor.
He has steadily increased his production over the course of his three seasons in the NBA:
| Season | Team | FG% | 3FG% | PPG | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | New Orleans | 36.8 | 34.6 | 5.7 | 1.8 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans | 41.9 | 34.7 | 11.0 | 3.1 |
| 2021-22 | New Orleans | 36.8 | 31.3 | 13.5 | 3.7 |
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— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 22, 2021
NAW and the Pels are back in action on Jan. 6 vs. the Golden State Warriors.
Justin Robinson | Detroit Pistons | Third season
Robinson signed a 10-day contract with Detroit on Dec. 28, following a 10-day stint with the Sacramento Kings. J-Rob began the 2021-22 NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The 6-foot-1 guard is averaging 6.3 points per game through four games with the Pistons. He delivered nine points and three rebounds on Jan. 5 at Charlotte. It was his highest scoring output since Robinson chalked up 11 points while part of the Bucks on Nov. 2.
Robinson and the Pistons continue their road swing on Jan. 6 at the Memphis Grizzlies.