Nuggets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • November 18, 2023
Team Stats
(Nuggets/Pelicans)
Final Score: 110-115
Rebounds: 51-39
Assist: 37-33
Blocks: 3-5
Steals: 4-8
Turnovers: 13-9
Stat Leaders
(Nuggets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Nikola Jokic, 26; Zion Williamson, 26
Rebound Leaders: Nikola Jokic, 16; Dyson Daniels/Jonas Valančiūnas, 8
Assist Leaders: Nikola Jokic, 18; Brandon Ingram, 8
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- The Pelicans are 2-0 in the Skelican uniforms/court
- Herb Jones is a difference maker and the stats prove it -- the Pelicans have had more steals and fewer turnovers the last two games since his return from his injury
- Jonas Valančiūnas had a TOUGH job tonight to guard Jokic, but he did a great job without getting in foul trouble
- Jokic is a beast
- Naji Marshall came through in the clutch with his three-point shooting
- The Pelicans missed at least 10 easy baskets in the fourth quarter and that's what made it close down the stretch
- Zion got fouled twice in the fourth quarter and you could tell he was mad he didn't get the call, but he got back on defense instead of complaining and that was an improvement in what we've seen earlier this season
- Defense was incredible tonight for the Pels
- Gotta dig deep and get ready for Saturday's game, the second in a back-to-back, against the T'Wolves
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Team Stats (Trail Blazers at Pelicans) Final Score: 120-143 Rebounds: 419-57 Assists: 27-36 Blocks: 7-8 Steals: 5-10 Turnovers: 15-8 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Shaedon Sharpe, 21; Trey Murphy III, 24 Rebound Leaders: Kris Murray, 9; Yves Missi, Saddiq Bey, 8 Assist Leaders: Deni Avdija, 6; Derik Queen, 7 My Player of the Game: Derik Queen Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Pelicans have won their fourth game of the season. Yay ! * Jordan Poole was back tonight and he made a world of difference. His three-point shooting, confidence, and leadership were a ton of help. * Derik Queen is a problem for all other 29 teams in this league. This kid has a vision that hasn't been seen in any recent rookies, especially for a center. * Bryce McGowens was the second-leading scorer in this game with 23 points. He's stepped up in a big way. * In surprising news, Zion Williamson is questionable for Sunday's game at the Chicago Bulls. This is the first time in what seems like years that Zion's health is actually improving much sooner than projected. Whether this is a sign of Zion pushing himself or James Borrego pushing him, it's nice to see. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
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