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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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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