Timberwolves @ Pelicans
Chrissy Smith • January 8, 2025
Team Stats
(Timberwolves @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 104-97
Rebounds: 53-46
Assists: 26-23
Blocks: 8-5
Steals: 9-12
Turnovers: 16-14
Stat Leaders
(Timberwolves/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Anthony Edwards, 32; Dejounte Murray, 29
Rebound Leaders: Rudy Gobert, 14; Yves Missi, 9
Assist Leaders: Donte Divencenzo, 7; Dejounte Murray, 6
My Player of the Game: Dejounte Murray
Chrissy's Takeaways:
* Zion was back on the court and looked great and full of energy and a spring in his step.
* Dejounte Murray played exceptionally well, leading the team in points and assists.
* Jose Alvarado brought a spark after the Pelicans started the game down 7-0.
* If the Pelicans would have Trey Murphy able to play then I think they could have won this game.
* Herb Jones hit two big corner three's so it's nice to see him get back in a rhythm.
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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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