Jazz @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 29, 2023
Team Stats
(Jazz @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 105-112
Rebounds: 43-33
Assists: 28-26
Blocks: 2-8
Steals: 4-10
Turnovers: 18-13
Stat Leaders
(Jazz/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Collin Sexton, 26; Brandon Ingram, 26
Rebound Leaders: John Collins, 12; Zion Williamson, 10
Assist Leaders: Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkhanen, 6; Zion Williamson, 8
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- The Pelicans came out playing harder and tougher following their loss to Memphis on Tuesday.
- Brandon Ingram heated up in the second half and IT WAS NEEDED.
- Larry Nance Jr. was back after having a cracked rib, and he was huge and brought so much intensity to the game.
- Trey Murphy shot his way through his slump and came up clutch in the end of the game.
- Pelicans played a close game and found a way to close it out, which was huge for N.O. to finally do.
- CJ McCollum came out hot after he struggled against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
- Zion was fantastic with his effort all game.
- It's games like this that keep Pelicans fans foaming at the mouth for them to play to their full potential.
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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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