Team Stats (Suns @ Pelicans) Final Score: 123-114 Rebounds: 55-43 Assists: 26-16 Blocks: 3-7 Steals: 7-11 Turnovers: 16-13 Stat Leaders (Suns/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Devin Booker, 20; Trey Murphy III, 24 Rebound Leaders: Oso Ighodaro, 10; Derik Queen, 11 Assist Leaders: Collin Gillepsie, 7; Derik Queen/Jordan Poole/Jose Alvarado, 6 My Player of the Game: Jose Alvaredo Takeaways The Pelicans dropped the second game in a row to the Phoenix Suns, even though they kept Devin Booker to just 20 points. The game got chippy in the third quarter after New Orleans went on a 12-2 run to cut the deficit to 73-71. Following a whistle, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix center Mark Williams exchanged punches. Both were ejected, and further suspensions are expected. Trey Murphy III had 24 points for the Pelicans, and Zion Williamson scored 22 off the bench on 8-of-11 shooting. Rookie center Derik Queen had 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears scored 18 and Saddiq Bey finished with 17.. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Suns @ Pelicans) Final Score: 115-108 Rebounds: 52-38 Assists: 26-22 Blocks: 4-2 Steals: 9-10 Turnovers: 17-12 Stat Leaders (Suns/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Devin Booker, 30; Zion Williamson, 20 Rebound Leaders: Mark Williams, 13; Zion Williamson, 8 Assist Leaders: Collin Gillepsie, 9; Zion Williamson/Jordan Poole, 6 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pelicans missed 17 free throws on the night, which was the nail in the coffin in a game they could have won. The Pelicans were up 100-97 after Zion Williamson hit a free throw with 4:58 left in the game, but the Suns closed out New Orleans by outscoring the Pelicans 18-8 the rest of the game. The Pelicans missed seven free throws in the third quarter, but still managed to be down only one point, 81-80, heading into the fourth quarter. Jordan Poole scored 19 points in the game but had some critical turnovers, and missed the most free throws on the night. The Pelicans will take on the Suns again tonight at 6 pm at the Smoothie King Center. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Cavaliers) Final Score: 100-128 Rebounds: 40-52 Assists: 23-29 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 9-10 Turnovers: 11-11 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Cavaliers) Scoring Leaders: Antonio Reeves, 34; Ty Jerome, 29 Rebound Leaders: Yves Missi, 8; Jaylon Tyson, 11 Assist Leaders: Elfrid Payton, 8; Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr., 7 My Player of the Game: Antonio Reeves Takeaways If you didn't know who Austin Reeves was before this game, well you should now. The rookie scored 34 points against the best team in the NBA right now. The Pels were without Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado, and Zion Williamson in this game. So there's that. BI and Trey Murphy will hopefully be available for Friday's home game against the Warriors, and it's got to be close to time for McCollum and Jones to be coming back as well. New Orleans is 4-12 on the season, and are the second to last team in the Western Conference standings. It can only get better from here. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Mavericks @ Pelicans) Final Score: 113-119 Rebounds: 57-51 Assists: 29-28 Blocks: 4-9 Steals: 9-9 Turnovers: 16-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Anthony Davis, 35; Zion Williamson, 24 Rebound Leaders: Anthony Davis, 17; Derik Queen, 10 Assist Leaders: Ryan Nembhard, 8; Derik Queen, 6 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Chrissy's Key Takeaways * This is the first five-game win streak for the New Orleans Pelicans since 2023. * James Borrego has turned this team around, not only offensively but they are so much better defensively. * This is the fourth game in a row that Zion is coming off the bench and it is making the Pelicans into an insanely deep team. Z says he trusts Borrego and is fine with the role. * DQ is getting better every game, and as a rookie, it's beautiful to see. * The Pelicans play again on Tuesday against the Cavaliers on the road. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pacers @ Pelicans) Final Score: 109-128 Rebounds: 42-49 Assists: 28-25 Blocks: 5-2 Steals: 7-6 Turnovers: 14-16 Stat Leaders (Pacers/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Pascal Siakam, 22; Zion Williamson, 29 Rebound Leaders: Jay Huff, 6; Derik Queen, 10 Assist Leaders: T.J. McConnell, 8; Jordan Poole, 6 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways Zion Williamson came off the bench and scored 29 points in the Pelicans' fourth straight win of the season. The Pelicans only trailed for 17 seconds total in this game. Indiana began the third quarter with an 11-5 run to pull within 69-60. Williamson entered the game less than four minutes into the period and quickly scored seven straight New Orleans points to push the lead to 16. The Pelicans (7-22) will play the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. Monday in the Smoothie King Center. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Rockets @ Pelicans) Final Score: 128-133 (OT) Rebounds: 58-41 Assists: 30-27 Blocks: 8-7 Steals: 6-15 Turnovers: 18-12 Stat Leaders (Rockets/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Kevin Durant, 32; Saddiq Bey, 29 Rebound Leaders: Jabari Smith, 12; Derik Queen, 12 Assist Leaders: Alperen Şengün, 8; Jose Alvarado, 6 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Takeaways Ahhhh oh my gosh there is so much to talk about from this game! The Pelicans were down 25 points in the third quarter and rallied back to force overtime and end up winning. James Borrego pulled off a masterclass in the second half of this game because in the first half, the team looked lost. Herb Jones was terrible offensively in the first half and absolutely amazing defensively in the second half. Saddiq Bey was incredible tonight on the offensive front; he didn't shy away from hitting the big shots. Zion Williamson did not play the fourth quarter or overtime. The Pels are on a three-game win streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.