Pelicans @ Suns Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 8, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Suns)
Final Score: 105-113
Rebounds: 42-38
Assists: 26-28
Blocks: 7-8
Steals: 8-7
Turnovers: 12-15
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans @ Suns)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 31; Bradley Beal, 33
Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 10; Jusuf Nurkic, 10
Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson/Larry Nance Jr., 7; Devin Booker, 7
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- The Pelicans played HARD this game, and it just makes such a difference in how the game goes. Zion was jumping higher and I've ever seen to get rebounds he hasn't been getting in the last seven games. He had four blocks too!
- Everyone needs to recognize that Zion Williamson shot a jumper from the elbow and it was nothing but net. If he adds this to his game, he will become unstoppable.
- CJ McCollum -- y'all can say what you want about him but that man keeps us in games with his hot offensive hand.
- Willie Green played small ball again, but this time it finally worked most of the game.
- Jose Alvarado was a thing of beauty to see back on the floor. He is so important to the Pelicans doing well because of the energy and defensive presence he brings.
- Lastly, Devin Booker is a such a baby.
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Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 135-134 (OT) Rebounds: 47-49 Assists: 27-30 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 8-5 Turnovers: 8-16 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Grizzlies) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, 25; Ty Jermone, 40 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 11; Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, 9 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 7; Cam Spencer, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pels (3-4) rallied after trailing the Grizzlies (6-1) 62-59 at halftime. Karlo Matkovic and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 25 points each.. t New Orleans closed out a close game, which is something they have not been able to do in recent years . The defense tonight was unstoppable and is the real reason this team was able to win. The Pelicans come home for their next two games. They are on a three-game winning streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Hawks at Pelicans) Final Score: 99-121 Rebounds: 36-49 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 4-4 Steals: 11-15 Turnovers: 19-23 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 14; Saddiq Bey, 25 Rebound Leaders: Onyeka Okongwu, 10; Karlo Matkovic, 10 Assist Leaders: Kingston Flemings, 6; Jeremiah Fears, 7 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Hawks average 142 points per game, but because of the Pelicans stifling defense, the Hawks didn't score even 100. * Saddiq Bey finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, and four steals -- all around huge night for him . * Dejounte Murray did not play as he is recovering from the birth of his child, and Jordan Poole and Yves Missi are still on the injured list . * Jeremiah Fears needs to be the only starting PG going forward. * The Pelicans will play the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and that team is 6-0 on the season. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.