Hornets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 18, 2024
Team Stats
(Hornets @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 112-132
Rebounds: 41-51
Assists: 29-32
Blocks: 8-3
Steals: 7-11
Turnovers: 13-12
Stat Leaders
(Hornets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: LaMelo Ball, 29; Brandon Ingram, 28
Rebound Leaders: Nick Richards, 12; Brandon Ingram, 10
Assist Leaders: LaMelo Ball, 7; Brandon Ingram, 10
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- Brandon Ingram had his third triple-double of his career, and he was huge for the Pelicans tonight.
- It was the first game back home since a long road stretch so it was big-time to see the Pels come out with the victory.
- CJ McCollum was the second-leading scorer with 22, but Jordan Hawkins had 21 points off the bench.
- The Pelicans set a new franchise three-point for a single game with 25 three-pointers made.
- New Orleans played really solid on defense in the second half, which was huge in getting the victory.
- Trey Murphy hit some big three's too, so it was a beautiful night behind the arc.
- Pels are now 25-17 on the season.
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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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