Mavs @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • November 15, 2023
Team Stats
(Mavericks/Pelicans)
Final Score: 110-131
Rebounds: 45-42
Assist: 25-32
Blocks: 4-7
Steals: 4-18
Turnovers: 21-11
Stat Leaders
(Mavericks/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Kyrie Irving, 17; Jordan Hawkins, 27
Rebound Leaders: Dereck Lively II, 9; Brandon Ingram, 9
Assist Leaders: Kyrie Irving, 6; Brandon Ingram/Dyson Daniels, 6
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins
Takeaways
- The Pelicans came to PLAY!!
- Brandon Ingram was using less dribbles than he has been, which kept the offense pushing and in rhythm
- Herb Jones' presence was HUGE!
- Zion played defense and his effort showed.
- This was a total team effort to beat a very good NBA team.
- This is one of those nights where you realize what the Pelicans are capable of.
- Naji Marshall is a baller.
- Ball movement was the best its been all season.
- Maybe it's a coincidence, but we posted the first episode of "The State of the Pels" podcast and it seemed like the Pels watched it and implemented everything we talked about. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/nC4fVsFlGvk
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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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