Clippers @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 16, 2024
Team Stats
(Clippers @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 104-112
Rebounds: 37-40
Assists: 18-28
Blocks: 8-2
Steals: 6-8
Turnovers: 12-8
Stat Leaders
(Clippers/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Paul George, 26; Zion Williamson, 34
Rebound Leaders: Ivaca Zubac, 11; Zion Williamson, 7
Assist Leaders: Paul George, 6; Brandon Ingram, 7
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- Zion Williamson is back like we haven't seen since his Duke days.
- This is the second game in a row where Zion has scored over 30 points.
- Trey Murphy's three-point shot was falling and it was much needed.
- Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado hit some BIG shots for the Pelicans, and those off-the-bench points were needed.
- As Antonio Daniels said, "Zion is like a plane on the runway," and who can stop an airplane? No one.
- This game had a playoff-like feel to it, so it was fantastic to see the Pelicans win a game that was close the whole way through and pull away with the victory.
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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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