Mavericks @ Pelicans Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • November 13, 2023

Team Stats
(Mavericks/Pelicans)

Final Score: 136-124
Rebounds: 42-54
Assist: 29-31
Blocks: 6-3
Steals: 7-2

Turnovers: 6-18

Stat Leaders
(Mavericks/Pelicans)

Scoring Leaders: Kyrie Irving, 35; Brandon Ingram, 20
Rebound Leaders: Dwight Powell, 10; Jonas Valanciunas, 10

Assist Leaders: Luka Doncic, 9; Brandon Ingram, 5

My Player of the Game: Jonas Valanciunas


Takeaways

  • The Pelicans have now lost five games in a row.
  • Although the losing streak is disappointing, the Pels have lost to some very good teams.
  • Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have yet to find their rhythm together without CJ on the court.
  • The season is only 10 games in so all the people talking about trades  need to chill.
  • Pels need someone to play PG while CJ is out. And they need it bad.


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