Pelicans @ Clippers Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 9, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Clippers)
Final Score: 117-106
Rebounds: 38-37
Assists: 30-23
Blocks: 5-2
Steals: 13-7
Turnovers: 12-19
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Clippers)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 25; James Harden, 19
Rebound Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 8; James Harden, 8
Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson, 10; James Harden, 5
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- This win for the Pelicans was huge because it was on the road and against the best team in the West.
- The victory was a true team effort as everyone contributed and played big roles in defeating this very talented Clippers squad.
- Herb Jones was incredible on defense. When you look at all the categories above, the Pelicans performed better than the Clippers in every category.
- Zion Williamson took over in the four quarter and finished the game with 10 assists.
- Trey Murphy hit some huge three-point shots in the first quarter.
- McCollum knocked down several big three's.
- Dyson Daniels was big-time on both ends of the court, too.
- It was a great game for the Pelicans to come together and beat a really good team.
- Credit to Willie Green for playing perfect lineups and playing the right people at the right time.
- Jonas Valančiūnas got kneed in the second quarter and did not return to the game.
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