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 (Pelicans at Nuggets) Final Score: 135-141/OT Rebounds: 50-51 Assists: 33-26 Blocks: 5-6 Steals: 9-9 Turnovers: 18-11 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 26; Jamal Murray, 42 Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 8; Nikola Jokic, 15 Assist Leaders: Jordan Poole, 7; Nikola Jokic, 10 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Herb Jones played 16 minutes and Jamal Murray scored 42 points. Why wasn't the Pels' best defensive player on the court guarding their best player? * Trey Murphy III returned to his normal form in this game and it was great to see . * The Pels come home for another back-to-back set of games. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Jazz) Final Score: 119-120 Rebounds: 37-42 Assists: 18-31 Blocks: 5-5 Steals: 15-4 Turnovers: 15-18 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Jazz) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 23; Jaren Jackson, Jr., 24 Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 7; Jaren Jackson, Jr., 10 Assist Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 6; Keyonte George, 10 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pelicans had 15 steals in this game but also had 15 turnovers. This was another game it seemed like the Pelicans should win since they were leading in the fourth quarter. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.