Team Stats

(Pelicans @ Grizzlies)

Final Score: 122-128

Rebounds: 47-39

Assists: 20-20

Steals: 10-5

Blocks: 4-12

Turnovers: 14-17

Stat Leaders

Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 27; Ja Morant, 35

Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, 9; Jaren Jackson Jr., 8

Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson, 5; Jaylen Wells, 4

My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson

Chrissy's Key Takeaways

* THE HEALTHY NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ARE GOING TO BE A FORCE THIS SEASON!

* So many good things happened, which made it disappointing to lose such a close game.

* Some of the rotations were not effective, and Jordan Poole should have played more minutes because he had the hot hand.

* Zion looks great and will only get even more impressive as the season goes on.

* Jeremiah Fears is the real deal, y'all.

* It was great seeing Herb, Trey, and Z all on the court together healthy as can be.

* Friday's home game is going to be tough. Can't wait!

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