Pelicans @ Grizzlies Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 13, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Grizzlies)
Final Score: 96-87
Rebounds: 50-37
Assists: 20-28
Blocks: 5-9
Steals: 11-6
Turnovers: 16-16
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Grizzlies)
Scoring Leaders: Herb Jones, 17; Jaren Jackson, 22
Rebound Leaders: Herb Jones, 9; Lamar Stevens, 8
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 6; Vince Williams Jr., 9
My Player of the Game: Herb Jones
Takeaways
- The Pelicans starting five started out flat, which was not surprising since it was the final game in a long road trip.
- The bench won this game with Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall, and Larry Nance Jr. being crucial to the win.
- Brandon Ingram is one point away from scoring 9,000 career points.
- The Pels were down eight points in the first half and then went on a 41-13 run to take the lead and never looked back.
- The defense really won the game for New Orleans.
- Dyson Daniels is out for the year with a torn meniscus, which really hurts the team from a defensive standpoint.
- The Pelicans final game before the All-Star break is Wednesday (Valentine's Day) at home.
- I'm now accepting tickets to that home game from those who want to be my valentine ;).
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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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