Pelicans @ Spurs Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 4, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Spurs)
Final Score: 114-113
Rebounds: 39-55
Assists: 29-35
Blocks: 3-10
Steals: 14-6
Turnovers: 9-18
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Spurs)
Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 33; Devin Vassell, 28
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 9; Jeremy Sochan, 16
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 6; Victor Wembanyama/Tre Jones, 7
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- For the first time all season, the Pelicans won a game by less than three points or less.
- The game-winning basket was by Zion, and it was set up by an incredible block by Brandon Ingram.
- Jose Alvarado was a major spark plug off the bench, and helped the Pelicans tremendously in the win.
- Herb Jones was out again with a knee injury so Trey Murphy got the start. He finished with nine points.
- This was one of those games where you felt like the Pelicans figured out some things about themselves.
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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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