Magic @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 4, 2024
Team Stats
(Magic @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 117-108
Rebounds: 39-35
Assists: 27-21
Blocks: 2-1
Steals: 9-9
Turnovers: 13-14
Stat Leaders
(Magic/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Paolo Banchero, 32; CJ McCollum, 32
Rebound Leaders: Wednell Carter Jr., 11; CJ McCollum, 10
Assist Leaders: Cole Anthony, 6; Zion Williamson, 5
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- The officials made this game about themselves, and it was ridiculous.
- The one guy who tried to get the Pelicans back in the game was CJ McCollum. He was "that guy" against the Magic.
- How is Naji Marshall playing more minutes than Jonas Valanciunas? Ever since Willie has tried the "small ball" rotations, the Pels have lost.
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl played almost the entire fourth quarter, which was confusing because the Pelicans were only down eight at one point but there were only two Pelicans starters in the game the whole fourth quarter.
- The Pelicans have now fallen to seventh place and are in danger of having to play in the Play-In game.
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Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 135-134 (OT) Rebounds: 47-49 Assists: 27-30 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 8-5 Turnovers: 8-16 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Grizzlies) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, 25; Ty Jermone, 40 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 11; Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, 9 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 7; Cam Spencer, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pels (3-4) rallied after trailing the Grizzlies (6-1) 62-59 at halftime. Karlo Matkovic and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 25 points each.. t New Orleans closed out a close game, which is something they have not been able to do in recent years . The defense tonight was unstoppable and is the real reason this team was able to win. The Pelicans come home for their next two games. They are on a three-game winning streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Hawks at Pelicans) Final Score: 99-121 Rebounds: 36-49 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 4-4 Steals: 11-15 Turnovers: 19-23 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 14; Saddiq Bey, 25 Rebound Leaders: Onyeka Okongwu, 10; Karlo Matkovic, 10 Assist Leaders: Kingston Flemings, 6; Jeremiah Fears, 7 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Hawks average 142 points per game, but because of the Pelicans stifling defense, the Hawks didn't score even 100. * Saddiq Bey finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, and four steals -- all around huge night for him . * Dejounte Murray did not play as he is recovering from the birth of his child, and Jordan Poole and Yves Missi are still on the injured list . * Jeremiah Fears needs to be the only starting PG going forward. * The Pelicans will play the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and that team is 6-0 on the season. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.