Derik Queen Contributes to Pelicans' Dominant Win Over Wizards

Derik Queen played a key role in the New Orleans Pelicans' 20-point victory over the Washington Wizards on March 8, 2026. Queen logged 25 minutes of action, finishing with a PPA of 128 and an offensive rating of 139. His performance was part of a balanced team effort that saw the Pelicans dominate the paint and generate 47 free throw attempts. Queen, acquired by the Pelicans in a 2025 draft-day trade, continues to develop as part of a New Orleans squad that has gone 11-9 in their last 20 games.