Pelicans @ Timberwolves Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 4, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Timberwolves)
Final Score: 117-106
Rebounds: 41-28
Assists: 30-24
Blocks: 6-5
Steals: 7-7
Turnovers: 12-11
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Timberwolves)
Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 27; Anthony Edwards, 35
Rebound Leaders: Larry Nance, Jr., 9; Karl-Anthony Towns/Naz Reid, 6
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 7; Mike Conley Jr., 8
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- The Timberwolves WERE 14-1 at home this season before the Pelicans came in and made that 14-2.
- This is the first time the T'Wolves have lost two games in a row.
- Pelicans are on a four-game win streak
- Solid defense by the Pelicans was key tonight to containing the T'Wolves and making sure New Orleans was in control the entire time.
- When Herbert Jones plays well, the Pelicans play well.
- Zion did something tonight he hasn't done as effectively all season -- he jumped higher than ever for a block.
- CJ, Brandon Ingram, Zion, Jonas, Herb, Dyson, and Larry all played great basketball in this game.
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