Pelicans @ Rockets Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 1, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Rockets)
Final Score: 110-99
Rebounds: 55-30
Assists: 20-19
Blocks: 6-0
Steals: 5-12
Turnovers: 17-7
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Rockets)
Scoring Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 25; Jalen Green, 31
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 13; Alperen Şengün, 10
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 10; Alperen Şengün/Fred VanVleet, 5
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- Jonas Valančiūnas was huge in this game with his offense and defense. He had another double-double.
The Pelicans really battled this game because it was physical and the local team was without Zion Williamson and Herb Jones tonight.
- It was great seeing Trey Murphy start so he could hopefully get back into a rhythm.
- Naji Marshall matched the Rockets' physicality, which really helped the Pelicans.
- New Orleans had 17 turnovers in this game, which would probably result in a loss had it been against a better team.
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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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