Pelicans @ Wizards Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 6, 2025
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Wizards)
Final Score: 110-98
Rebounds: 49-46
Assists: 26-25
Blocks: 8-4
Steals: 7-6
Turnovers: 11-15
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Wizards)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 24; Kyle Kuzma, 28
Rebound Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 10; Alex Sarr, 11
Assist Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 12; Malcolm Brogdon, Jared Butler, 5
My Player of the Game: Dejounte Murray
Chrissy's Takeaways:
* CJ McCollum was still hot following his previous game where he hit 50 points.
* Dejounte Murray has had two games in a row where he has had 12 assists and only three turnovers so it' s nice to see him become the PG that the team needs.
* The Pelicans have won two games in a row.
* Trey Murphy sprained his ankle in the game and his status is to be determined.
* Yves Missi had two blocks against the Wizards and continues to be a bright spot on this Pelicans squad.
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