SCOUTING THE PELICANS

The Pelicans, who hosted Milwaukee on Friday night, previously defeated Washington 124-106 on Wednesday night in New Orleans. The first six Pelicans home games were capped at 750 fans, but that number increased to 1,440 starting Friday night. … Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram both entered Friday night’s action averaging 23.9 points per game. Three other Pelicans (Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball and Nickeil Alexander-Walker) also average in double digits at 13.1, 11.8 and 10.8 points per game, respectively. … The Pelicans have been one of the NBA’s biggest disappointments in the early season, residing near the bottom of the Western Conference. Ball and fellow guard JJ Redick are reported to be on the trading block. … Stan Van Gundy replaced Alvin Gentry as Pelicans coach in October. Van Gundy led Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals, which the Lakers won in five games. … The Pelicans hold a 17-16 overall home edge over the Rockets.