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.
Follow The Kneaux on X, and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
A quick share helps us a lot!
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.
Can the Saints win again?