Christian Braun finished with 17 points (6-of-14 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, four steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Pelicans on Saturday.

After a rough 2025-26 campaign, Braun’s start to this season was rough. However, he has had some solid performances, and this was one of his best. His biggest improvement from last season has been on the defensive end, as he has been one of the best sources of steals so far this season. He hasn’t shot the ball as efficiently as he has in previous seasons, but he has made up for it on defense and will look to keep it going entering a four-game week.