Bulls @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • October 25, 2024
Team Stats
(Bulls @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 111-123
Rebounds: 47-42
Assists: 26-29
Blocks: 2-10
Steals: 4-15
Turnovers: 21-11
Stat Leaders
(Bulls/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Zach Lavine, 27; Brandon Ingram, 33
Rebound Leaders: Nikola Vucevic, 11; Dejounte Murray, 8
Assist Leaders: Coby White, 6; Dejounte Murray, 10
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The Pelicans started off the season with a victory, even though they were without Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.
- Dejounte Murray shined in his Pelican debut, but fans will have to wait several weeks to see him on the court again since he fractured his hand at the end of the game and is now recovering from surgery. He is projected to be out 6-8 weeks. The curse of New Orleans athletes continues.
- Yves Missi played outstanding and he is going to be important to this team all season long.
- Jordan Hawkins and CJ McCollum were on fire from behind the three-point line -- a beautiful sight to see!
- Zion Williamson will be in the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors on the road.
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Chan Lumpkin 6-4/220 Butler, GA
Chandarin “Chan” Lumpkin is a versatile linebacker prospect from the Class of 2026, known for his athleticism and multi-positional capabilities.
He played primarily as a middle linebacker (MLB) and wide receiver (WR) during his high school career, but projects best as an outside linebacker with coverage ability or could be a bandit at the collegiate level.
Lumpkin signed with Tulane University on December 3, 2025, after committing on June 24, 2025, choosing the Green Wave over offers from programs like Memphis, East Carolina, Rice, South Florida, Appalachian State, and others.
He hails from Taylor County High School in Butler, Georgia (with earlier time at Rockdale County High School in Conyers, Georgia), where he also competed in basketball.
Scouting Report:
Versatility and Position Flexibility: Excelled at both linebacker and wide receiver in high school, with potential to play strong safety in college due to his coverage skills. Described as a “do-it-all defensive player” who can line up anywhere in the secondary or at edge.
Coverage Skills: Excels in open space, with the ability to cover receivers on the perimeter. Good feet, hips, and instincts allow him to drop into coverage effectively, break on the ball, and play tight man coverage. Has good hands for interceptions.
Tackling and Physicality: A punishing hitter who “knows how to hit and can lay the boom.” Strong tackler who supports the run well, delivers big hits to ball carriers, and isn’t afraid to come up and lay a hit. Effective at setting the edge against the run as an edge prospect.
Instincts and Football IQ: Smart player with excellent read-and-react ability. Good instincts help him diagnose plays quickly, cause turnovers (forced fumbles and interceptions), and make plays on the ball. Tracks the ball well in the air and has hops to high-point it.
Athleticism: Plays fast and aggressive, with good speed for his size. Versatile enough to contribute in the run-stopping game and create chaos. #RollWave Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X