Knicks @ Pelicans Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • February 28, 2024

Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Knicks)

Final Score: 114-92
Rebounds: 44-38
Assists: 22-27
Blocks: 5-5

Steals: 4-6

Turnovers: 13-11

Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Knicks)

Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy, 26; Donte DiVincenzo, 23
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 9; Josh Hart, 10

Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 5; Miles McBride, 8

My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy


Takeaways

  • TREY MURPHY IS BACK, BABY!
  • The Pelicans' defense won them this game.
  • The contest was broadcast on Bounce and there were NBA announcers for it -- they were obsessed with the Knicks winning this game so it was satisfying that they didn't get the W.
  • Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson were the anchors for this game and the rest of the team rallied to bring home the win, including Murphy's three-point shooting.
  • Josh Hart is still gritty, and I miss him being on our team.
  • Every time the Knicks went on a run in this game, the Pelicans had an answer, which is an improvement from things we saw earlier in the season.


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