Team Stats (Pelicans at Clippers) Final Score: 124-126 Rebounds: 43-37 Assists: 28-28 Steals: 8-12 Blocks: 4-6 Turnovers: 15-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 29; Kawhi Leonard, 34 Rebound Leaders: Yves Missi, 9; Ivaca Dubac, 11 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 8; James Harden, 14 My Player of the Game: Jeremiah Fears Chrissy's Key Takeaways * It was great to see the New Orleans Pelicans come out early in the game and play well and be competitive. * Rookie Jeremiah Fears is the real deal. He's 19 years old and playing like he's used to the pace of the NBA. * Once again, the third quarter proved to be a turning point for the Pelicans as the Clippers took their biggest lead of the game during that time. * BTW, Joel Meyers was unhinged during this game and said several things against the referees that were hilarious and true. * Jordan Poole has been a gift to this team and it's strange that he isn't a starter anymore. * We need to see resilience from this team and it hasn't happened yet. * The Pelicans are 0-5 to start the season. This is depressing. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Pelicans at Nuggets) Final Score: 88-122 Rebounds: 36-57 Assists: 17-40 Steals: 9-5 Blocks: 3-5 Turnovers: 12-14 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 21; Nikola Jokić, 21 Rebound Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 7; Nikola Jokić, 12 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 6; Nikola Jokić, 10 My Player of the Game: Jeremiah Fears Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The starters for this game were Fears, Murphy III, Jones, Zion, and Deandre Jordan. So that was different, and it didn't work at all. * With most of the third quarter over, Zion had five total points in the game. He finished with 11. * The Nuggets went on a 32-4 run in the third quarter. The Pelicans came out very slow to start off the third. * New Orleans went 7-of-33 from the three-point line. * Nikola Jokić had a triple-double. The Pelicans had no answer for him all night. * Do the Pelicans know that the season has started because the majority of the guys out there look like they still think they're playing Summer League. * The problem with this team isn't the talent because they have that. So what's the problem? Coaching, effort, etc.? This has to be fixed ASAP. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Celtics at Pelicans) Final Score: 122-90 Rebounds: 54-35 Assists: 25-17 Steals: 5-7 Blocks: 7-0 Turnovers: 11-13 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Anfernee Simons, 25; Jordan Poole, 22 Rebound Leaders: Neemias Queta, 11; Yves Miss, 7 Assist Leaders: Payton Prichard, 8; Trey Murphy, III, 5 My Player of the Game: Jordan Poole Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The first two losses of the season were tough but at least the team looked good. In this game, no one looked fired up to compete except Jordan Poole and Jose Alvarado. * Zion did not play because he's been spending all offseason getting in shape just so he could rest after two games. Makes no sense to me. * Trey Murphy and Herb Jones need to find their spark and stride. These guys have been putting in a ton of work in the offseason but it isn't showing right now. * Willie Green has got to be on a short leash because this 0-3 start feels like the team is just picking up where they left off except this time they're healthy and have all the momentum in the world. * The next three games for the Pelicans will be on the road against Denver, Clippers, and Thunder . Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Spurs at Pelicans) Final Score: 120-116 Rebounds: 59-45 Assists: 25-24 Steals: 6-10 Blocks: 13-3 Turnovers: 18-13 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Victor Wembanyama, 29; Zion Williamson, 27 Rebound Leaders: Luke Kornet, 12; Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, 10 Assist Leaders: Stephon Castle, 6; Zion Williamson, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Chrissy's Key Takeaways * This was a tough loss in overtime. Should have won it, but too many mistakes were made during the game. Little mistakes can seem like no big deal until you go in OT and then lose by four points. Willie Green is going to be under a microscope for losses like this. * Zion Williamson is looking like an absolute ALL-STAR already. * Herb Jones scored 0 points, which is OK, but he kept shooting 3's. Drive in and get back in your rhythm. * Rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derek Queen look insanely good for only having two games under their belt. And Queen missed all of Summer League! * First win has to come on Monday, Oct. 27 at home against the 0-2 Boston Celtics. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 122-128 Rebounds: 47-39 Assists: 20-20 Steals: 10-5 Blocks: 4-12 Turnovers: 14-17 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 27; Ja Morant, 35 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, 9; Jaren Jackson Jr., 8 Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson, 5; Jaylen Wells, 4 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Chrissy's Key Takeaways * THE HEALTHY NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ARE GOING TO BE A FORCE THIS SEASON! * So many good things happened, which made it disappointing to lose such a close game. * Some of the rotations were not effective, and Jordan Poole should have played more minutes because he had the hot hand. * Zion looks great and will only get even more impressive as the season goes on. * Jeremiah Fears is the real deal, y'all. * It was great seeing Herb, Trey, and Z all on the court together healthy as can be. * Friday's home game is going to be tough. Can't wait! Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.