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Pelicans @ Timberwolves Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • Jan 04, 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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