Rockets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 23, 2024
Team Stats
(Rockets @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 105-127
Rebounds: 42-43
Assists: 27-33
Blocks: 6-6
Steals: 6-14
Turnovers: 20-12
Stat Leaders
(Rockets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Amen Thompson, 22; CJ McCollum, 28
Rebound Leaders: Alperen Şengün, 9; Zion Williamson, 10
Assist Leaders: Fred VanVleet, 6; Jonas Valančiūnas, 14
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- This was the kind of start to the second half that the Pelicans needed.
- CJ started off the game hot and it was needed since the Pelicans were without a sick Brandon Ingram.
- Zion brought the FIRE tonight. He was point Zion and very aggressive, considering Dillon Brooks was up in his grill all night.
- Herb Jones HAS TO WIN first-team all-defense.
- New Orleans' bench was, ONCE AGAIN, productive, deep and efficient.
- The Pels still need to work on closing out games.
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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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