Hornets @ Pelicans Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • November 5, 2025

Team Stats

(Hornets at Pelicans)

Final Score: 112-116

Rebounds: 49-39

Assists: 20-27

Blocks: 6-3

Steals: 8-9

Turnovers: 19-12


Stat Leaders

Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy, 10; Miles Bridges, 20

Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 8; Ryan Kalkbrenner, 11

Assist Leaders: Derik Queen, 7; Collin Sexton, 5

My Player of the Game: Jose Alvarado


Chrissy's Key Takeaways

* The Pelicans started off doing well -- with Zion and Missi out, the lineup had Trey, Herb, Poole, Fears, and Looney.

* Jose Alvarado hit a three-pointer with 15 seconds to go in the game to take a one-point lead. He finished with 18 points and was huge for the Pelicans.

* Karlo Matković played great minutes and he was fantastic. Big spark for the team. He had two monster dunks and a huge block.

* The third quarter was another horrible period to watch. The Pelicans got outscored 34-26 and were outmatched.

* Fouling was a problem early on for New Orleans. Jordan Poole had four fouls in the third quarter and had to sit a good portion of the quarter.

* The Hornets had 19 turnovers and the Pelicans capitalized on it.

* With less than 90 seconds to go in the game, and the Pelicans down by two points, the lineup was Trey, Jose, Bey, Queen and Herb.

* Zion Williamson is out 7-10 days with a hamstring injury.

* The Pelicans have their first win of the season!!


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