Celtics @ Pelicans Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • October 28, 2025

Team Stats

(Celtics at Pelicans)

Final Score: 122-90

Rebounds: 54-35

Assists: 25-17

Steals: 5-7

Blocks: 7-0

Turnovers: 11-13


Stat Leaders

Scoring Leaders: Anfernee Simons, 25; Jordan Poole, 22

Rebound Leaders: Neemias Queta, 11; Yves Miss, 7

Assist Leaders: Payton Prichard, 8; Trey Murphy, III, 5

My Player of the Game: Jordan Poole


Chrissy's Key Takeaways

* The first two losses of the season were tough but at least the team looked good. In this game, no one looked fired up to compete except Jordan Poole and Jose Alvarado.

* Zion did not play because he's been spending all offseason getting in shape just so he could rest after two games. Makes no sense to me.

* Trey Murphy and Herb Jones need to find their spark and stride. These guys have been putting in a ton of work in the offseason but it isn't showing right now.

* Willie Green has got to  be on a short leash because this 0-3 start feels like the team is just picking up where they left off except this time they're healthy and have all the momentum in the world.

* The next three games for the Pelicans will be on the road against Denver, Clippers, and Thunder.


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