Grizzlies @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 28, 2023
Team Stats
(Grizzlies @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 116-115/OT
Rebounds: 50-46
Assists: 24-18
Blocks: 17-6
Steals: 10-12
Turnovers: 17-14
Stat Leaders
(Grizzles/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Ja Morant, 31; Brandon Ingram, 24
Rebound Leaders: Jaren Jackson Jr., 10; Jonas Valančiūnas, 13
Assist Leaders: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, 7; Brandon Ingram, 7
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The Pelicans are 0-6 this season on games decided by three points or less.
- The Pelicans had 17 of their shots blocked.
- The game went into OT and missed free throws were a problem as the Pelicans missed 12 free throws total in the game.
- Lineup issues are a big problem because the Pelicans are too talented to be losing in this manner.
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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.


