Lakers @ Pelicans Play-In Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 17, 2024
Team Stats
(Lakers @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 110-106
Rebounds: 41-50
Assists: 24-30
Blocks: 7-2
Steals: 8-4
Turnovers: 8-12
Stat Leaders
(Lakers @ Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: D'Angelo Russell, 21; Zion Williamson, 40
Rebound Leaders: Anthony Davis, 15; Zion Williamson, 11
Assist Leaders: LeBron James, 9; Jose Alvarado, 7
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- This was a statement game from Zion as he played unbelievably well scoring 40 points with 11 rebounds and hard-nosed defense. Unfortunately, he got hurt in the fourth quarter with what is being reported as a possibly left hamstring injury.
- The Pelicans came out with a much better plan and a fight in them that kept this game close until the end.
- Jose Alvarado was big-time with seven assists and his pestering defense.
- CJ's three-point shooting magic seems to have disappeared since Brandon Ingram has come back.
- The Pelicans will play an elimination game on Friday, April 19 at 8:30 pm at home against the Sacramento Kings, who the Pelicans have beaten five times this year.
- The winner of this game will move on to the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, and the loser will go home.
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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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