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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