Pelicans @ Kings Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 12, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Kings)
Final Score: 135-123
Rebounds: 40-32
Assists: 35-26
Blocks: 2-0
Steals: 7-7
Turnovers: 13-14
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans @ Kings)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum/Zion Williamson, 31; De'Aaron Fox, 33
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 10; Domantas Sabonis, 10
Assist Leaders: CJ McCollum, 7; De'Aaron Fox, 8
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- Hi. Christian James McCollum made nine three pointers. NINE!
- Zion Williamson missed part of the game due to a hurt wrist, yet still managed to have 31 points and kill the Kings in the paint.
- Trey Murphy's CLUTCH three-point shooting has been huge against the Kings and Suns.
- Jose Alvarado has been vital in tonight's win.
- The Pelicans have the #1 and #6 three-point shooters in the league, a first-team all-defensive player, and a freak athlete and we’re in sixth place., which is confusing.
- If the Pelicans win their last two games of the season, they will clinch the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
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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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