Nets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 3, 2024
Team Stats
(Nets @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 85-112
Rebounds: 43-53
Assists: 26-24
Blocks: 4-9
Steals: 7-10
Turnovers: 12-16
Stat Leaders
(Nets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Cameron Johnson, 17; CJ McCollum, 16
Rebound Leaders: Day'Ron Sharpe, 9; Jonas Valanciunas, 12
Assist Leaders: Royce O'Neale, 5; Brandon Ingram/CJ McCollum, 5
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valanciunas
Takeaways
- CJ McCollum was the leading scorer tonight, but guess who scored the second and third most points? Herb Jones and Jose' Alvarado.
- This was a really balanced game with everyone playing very well.
- Jonas Valanciunas is still a beast, leading all rebounders with 12.
- The Pelicans defense was on point tonight as the team only gave up 85 points in the game.
- Everything was clicking for the Pels in their first game at home for the new year.
- Zion got a tech called on him, and he needs to get mad and get more of those.
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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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