Pelicans practice: John Salmons (10-30-2014)

New Orleans Pelicans forward John Salmons met with the media Thursday, Oct. 30 following practice.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette met with the media Thursday, Oct. 30 following practice.

New Orleans Pelicans Coach Monty Williams met with the media on Thursday, Oct. 30.

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis met with the media Thursday, Oct. 30.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday met with the media Wednesday, Oct. 29 a day after the team's season-opening win over the Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik met with the media Wednesday, Oct. 29 a day after the team's season-opening win over the Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans forward-guard Tyreke Evans met with the media Wednesday, Oct. 29 a day after the team's season-opening win over the Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans Coach Monty Williams met with the media Wednesday, Oct. 29 a day after the team's season-opening win over the Orlando Magic.

The Pelicans Dance Team entertained fans with their performances Tuesday, Oct. 28 when the Pelicans played the Magic at the Smoothie King Center.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, who had to leave the game to get stitches, met with the media following the Pelicans' 101-84 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Smoothie King Center.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson met with the media following the team's 101-84 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Smoothie King Center.

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis met with the media Tuesday, Oct. 28 following his 26-point, 17-rebound, 9-block effort against the Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans Coach Monty Williams met with the media following the team's 101-84 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the team's opening game of the 2014-15 season.

Thousands of fans turned out Tuesday night to watch the New Orleans Pelicans start their 2014-15 season at the Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans head coach Monty Williams talks about their game plan for the season opener against the Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday met with the media Tuesday, Oct. 28 after the team's shootaround. The Pelicans open their 2014-15 season Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson met with the media Tuesday, Oct. 28 after the team's shootaround. The Pelicans open their 2014-15 season Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers met with the media Tuesday, Oct. 28 after the team's shootaround. The Pelicans open their 2014-15 season Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center.

Anthony Davis makes the steal and takes off with the two-handed stuff.

Tyreke Evans goes inside and delivers the nice dish to Omer Asik for the slam.

Anthony Davis protects the paint and denies Tobias Harris' shot attempt.

Austin Rivers beats the first quarter buzzer with a high arching floater.

Anthony Davis gets up high for the putback slam off missed bucket.

Jrue Holiday outlets to Anthony Davis who finishes the fast break with the emphatic flush.

Anthony Davis collects the loose ball and spins in the air while hammering it home.

Anthony Davis ties a career-high with nine blocks in a near triple-double in the opening night win for the Pelicans over the Magic.

Anthony Davis has 26 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks, and the Pelicans open the regular season with a 101-84 victory over the Magic on Tuesday night.

Anthony Davis goes to work inside and throws down the spinning slam plus the foul.

Anthony Davis makes the steal and goes in for the emphatic flush.

Anthony Davis dominates opening night in the NBA with 26 points, 17 boards and nine blocks in the Pelicans victory over the Magic.