JJ Redick Says He Thinks Jaxson Hayes ‘Stepped Up to the Moment’ Against the Raptors

Pelicans Stretch Their Win Streak Over Raptors to Two

JJ Redick praised Jaxson Hayes' performance against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, saying the young center "stepped up to the moment." Hayes finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the Pelicans' 113-99 victory, their second straight win over the Raptors this season.

Hayes' Role in the Pelicans' Success

Hayes has been a key part of the Pelicans' success this season, averaging 9.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. He has started all 19 games he has played in and has shown significant improvement in his defense and rebounding.

Against the Raptors, Hayes was a force in the paint, protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds. He also showed his offensive skills, scoring on a variety of moves inside the paint.

Redick's Comments

Redick said he was impressed with Hayes' performance after the game. "I thought Jaxson played great tonight," Redick said. "He stepped up to the moment. He was physical, he rebounded the ball, he defended the rim, and he made some big plays for us offensively.

Hayes' performance was a bright spot in a game that was otherwise a struggle for the Pelicans. The Pelicans shot just 41.7% from the field and turned the ball over 14 times.

But Hayes' performance helped the Pelicans secure the victory and improve their record to 12-7. The Pelicans will look to continue their winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.