Jazz @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 24, 2024
Team Stats
(Jazz @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 124-153
Rebounds: 38-58
Assists: 27-41
Blocks: 9-4
Steals: 4-6
Turnovers: 8-9
Stat Leaders
(Jazz/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Collin Sexton, 22; CJ McCollum, 33
Rebound Leaders: John Collins, 9; Jonas Valančiūnas, 13
Assist Leaders: Collin Sexton, 7; Zion Williamson, 11
My Player of the Game: Herb Jones
Takeaways
- The Pelicans set a franchise record for points scored in a game with 153 points in four quarters.
- When the Pelicans shoot the ball well from the three-point line, good things tend to happen.
- Brandon Ingram was an assist machine tonight.
- BI, Zion, CJ and Jonas set a strong tone for the Pelicans to begin the game.
- How does Zion get up so high??? He was unreal tonight on the alley-oops.
- Herb Jones was a menace on defense, and it was just what the Pelicans needed.
- Pelicans played through a lot of physical contact that apparently was not a foul.
- Willie did change up the lineups a little bit tonight so it is clear he is trying to find the right combination to win every game; to end the third, it was Murphy, Naji, Zion, Jonas and Hawkins in the lineup.
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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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