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New Orleans 107, Melbourne 97
The New Orleans Pelicans won 107-97 with Zion Williamson scoring 15 points in 15 minutes as nearly 15,000 fans attended the inaugural NBA vs NBL game.
- On October 3 in Melbourne, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a 107-97 victory over Melbourne United in the inaugural matchup between NBL and NBA teams held in Australia.
- This historic game occurred after Australian basketball leaders lobbied the NBA for over 15 years to bring an NBA game to Australia.
- Zion Williamson starred with 15 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals in 15 first-half minutes before resting, while Milton Doyle led Melbourne with 25 points.
- Melbourne outrebounded New Orleans 48-46 and led in assists 23-20, but New Orleans committed 22 fouls to Melbourne's 18, reflecting a physical contest.
- The event highlighted growing NBA-NBL collaboration and is expected to continue with the Pelicans playing South East Melbourne Phoenix next, promoting cross-league exposure.
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