Grizzlies @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 21, 2023
Team Stats
(Grizzlies @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 115-113
Rebounds: 42-39
Assists: 19-23
Blocks: 7-3
Steals: 5-4
Turnovers: 17-11
Stat Leaders
(Grizzles/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Ja Morant, 34; Brandon Ingram, 34
Rebound Leaders: John Konchar, 8; Jonas Valančiūnas, 14
Assist Leaders: Ja Morant, 8; Brandon Ingram/CJ McCollum, 6
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- This was Ja Morant's first game of the season, and although he had a slow start in the first half, Morant's play in the second half is what beat the Pelicans.
- Ingram matched Morant's point total, but there was not enough offense to beat the Grizzlies who held the Pelicans to just 113 points.
- Jonas Valančiūnas had another strong performance, proving himself to be the most consistent player for N.O.
- Zion Williamson was sick, but did play and scored 13 points.
- Some of Willie Green's lineup were questionable with Trey Murphy only playing 21 minutes and was not in the game down the stretch.
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