Lakers @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 15, 2024
Team Stats
(Lakers @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 124-108
Rebounds: 39-39
Assists: 32-26
Blocks: 3-1
Steals: 12-8
Turnovers: 14-19
Stat Leaders
(Lakers @ Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Anthony Davis, 30; CJ McCollum, 25
Rebound Leaders: Anthony Davis/LeBron James, 11; Zion Williamson, 8
Assist Leaders: LeBron James, 17; Zion Williamson, 8
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- Well, after this humiliating loss, the Pelicans have to play the Lakers in the first round of the Play-In tournament.
- The Pelicans finished the season with 49 wins, and you don't do that with a bad team or coach so remember that.
- New Orleans did not have an answer for Anthony Davis or LeBron James.
- Jonas Valanciunas played seven minutes.
- Brandon Ingram had not played since March 21, but he started this game.
- Here's what's ahead for the Pelicans:
The Pelicans play at HOME on Tuesday at 6:30 pm against the Lakers.
If they win, they are in the Playoffs at the #7 seed and will play their next game on April 20.
If they lose, they will play at HOME on Friday against either the Golden State Warriors or the Sacramento Kings.
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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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