Celtics @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 31, 2024
Team Stats
(Celtics @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 104-92
Rebounds: 51-41
Assists: 27-23
Blocks: 7-3
Steals: 7-9
Turnovers: 12-9
Stat Leaders
(Celtics/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Jayson Tatum, 23; Zion Williamson, 25
Rebound Leaders: Kristaps Porziņģis, 10; Trey Murphy/Zion Williamson, 9
Assist Leaders: Jrue Holiday, 7; CJ McCollum, 6
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- This was a tale of two halves as the Pelicans were competitive and even led in the second quarter, but then the third and fourth quarters showed a stagnant offense.
- I cannot say enough good things about Zion. He is leading the way offensively and defensively for New Orleans.
- CJ McCollum had a spectacular first half of basketball, which included a monster dunk.
- Herb Jones' defense is top tier, but the Celtics had five players in double figures. There's only one Herb Jones.
- Jonas Valančiūnas did not start the second half.
Dyson Daniels played was 11 minutes and looked rusty, but it shouldn't take him long to get back into the swing of things.
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Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 135-134 (OT) Rebounds: 47-49 Assists: 27-30 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 8-5 Turnovers: 8-16 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Grizzlies) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, 25; Ty Jermone, 40 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 11; Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, 9 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 7; Cam Spencer, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pels (3-4) rallied after trailing the Grizzlies (6-1) 62-59 at halftime. Karlo Matkovic and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 25 points each.. t New Orleans closed out a close game, which is something they have not been able to do in recent years . The defense tonight was unstoppable and is the real reason this team was able to win. The Pelicans come home for their next two games. They are on a three-game winning streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Hawks at Pelicans) Final Score: 99-121 Rebounds: 36-49 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 4-4 Steals: 11-15 Turnovers: 19-23 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 14; Saddiq Bey, 25 Rebound Leaders: Onyeka Okongwu, 10; Karlo Matkovic, 10 Assist Leaders: Kingston Flemings, 6; Jeremiah Fears, 7 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Hawks average 142 points per game, but because of the Pelicans stifling defense, the Hawks didn't score even 100. * Saddiq Bey finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, and four steals -- all around huge night for him . * Dejounte Murray did not play as he is recovering from the birth of his child, and Jordan Poole and Yves Missi are still on the injured list . * Jeremiah Fears needs to be the only starting PG going forward. * The Pelicans will play the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and that team is 6-0 on the season. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.