Kings @ Pelicans Play-In Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 20, 2024
Team Stats
(Kings @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 98-105
Rebounds: 40-45
Assists: 21-29
Blocks: 4-8
Steals: 9-9
Turnovers: 15-15
Stat Leaders
(Kings @ Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: D'Aaron Fox, 35; Brandon Ingram, 24
Rebound Leaders: Domantas Sabonis, 14; Jonas Valanciunas, 12
Assist Leaders: Domantas Sabonis, 7; Brandon Ingram/Trey Murphy III, 6
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The New Orleans Pelicans are in the playoffs!!
- Brandon Ingram stepped up and scored 24 points to lead the way for Nola.
- Jonas Valanciunas played an overall game. He was the leading rebounder with 12.
- Turnovers were a big problem early in the game for the Pelicans, but they did better in the second half, which made a huge difference.
- Now the Pels will go on the road ;) to play the OKC Thunder.
- Game 1 is Sunday, April 21 at 8:30 pm CST on TNT.
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Team Stats (Pelicans at Nuggets) Final Score: 115-118 Rebounds: 42-47 Assists: 25-30 Blocks: 4-9 Steals: 15-9 Turnovers: 13-20 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 25; Cooper Flagg, 29 Rebound Leaders: Herbert Jones, 9; P.J. Washington, 9 Assist Leaders: Derik Queen, 11; Brandon Williams, 12 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Incredibly frustrating finish to a great game played by the New Orleans Pelicans. * The first quarter was probably the best quarter the Pelicans have played all season. The second quarter was played really well too. The third quarter, like usual, put the Pelicans in the hole and it was one they were not able to climb out of. * Rookie Derik Queen played another phenomenal game. Trey Murphy III looks great too . * The Pelicans ar4e 2-14 on the season. God help us all . Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Nuggets at Pelicans) Final Score: 125-118 Rebounds: 41-44 Assists: 35-25 Blocks: 1-5 Steals: 8-12 Turnovers: 20-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Peyton Watson, 32; Derik Queen, 30 Rebound Leaders: Peyton Watson, 12; Derik Queen, 9 Assist Leaders: Nikola Jokić, 10; Zion Williamson, 5 My Player of the Game: Derik Queen Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Rookie Derik Queen went toe-to-toe against one of the best big men in the NBA and was incredible. Nikola Jokić had some nice things to say about Queen after the game. * Zion Williamson was back from a hamstring injury and having him on the court helped out a lot with the spacing. Hopefully he can stay healthy because it makes a big difference when he is on the court. * Trey Murphy has found his stroke and is playing like we all knew he could this year. * All three rookies are really dynamic and playing big roles on this New Orleans squad. * Yes, the Pelicans are 2-13 on the season, but there has been an improvement in the play calls, lineups, and offensive since James Borrego took over. * The Pelicans play in a cup game Friday night at 7:30 pm at the Dallas Mavericks. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.