Pelicans @ Kings Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 8, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Kings)
Final Score: 133-100
Rebounds: 51-25
Assists: 35-28
Blocks: 9-2
Steals: 2-9
Turnovers: 16-9
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Kings)
Scoring Leaders: Domantas Sabonis, Kevin Huerter, 17; CJ McCollum, 30
Rebound Leaders: Domantas Sabonis, 10; Jonas Valančiūnas, 12
Assist Leaders: Domantas Sabonis, 6; Brandon Ingram, 8
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- Unlike the Pelicans previous game where nothing was going right, in this game, nothing could go wrong.
- CJ was on fire offensively, and of course Jonas was consistent as always with another double-double tonight.
- HAWKINS!! He got some really good, solid minutes tonight.
- Our defense was on point all night -- even during the garbage minutes.
- If the Pelicans keep playing like this, the West better watch out.
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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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