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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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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