New Orleans Pelicans rookie Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points in his first G League assignment with the Erie Bayhawks on Thursday during a 125-124 win over the Long Island Nets.
The Pelicans announced on Wednesday that they were sending Alexander-Walker to the G League after the 17th overall pick had just two appearances during the month of February.
Alexander-Walker responded by helping the Bayhawks to victory after adding four rebounds, four assists and two steals. He shot 8-of-19 from the field, including 3-of-8 from 3-point range in 35 minutes.
While the rookie was successful driving and finishing near the rim, he committed nine turnovers throughout the contest, including four alone in the second period.
The decision by the Pelicans to send Alexander-Walker to the G League was likely made to get him some playing time. He will likely play a few games with the Bayhawks and then re-join the Pelicans in the coming weeks.
The Bayhawks play next on Saturday against the Maine Red Claws.
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