Pacers @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 2, 2024
Team Stats
(Pacers @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 102-129
Rebounds: 43-48
Assists: 25-26
Blocks: 7-4
Steals: 9-9
Turnovers: 16-17
Stat Leaders
(Pacers/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Bennedict Mathurin, 13; Brandon Ingram, 34
Rebound Leaders: Jarace Walker, 6; Jonas Valančiūnas, 9
Assist Leaders: Jarace Walker, 5; Brandon Ingram, 7
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The Pacers got to see what a rested Pelicans team looked like. What a difference being well-rested looks like.
- Brandon Ingram was cooking all night and was on fire.
- Trey Murphy III has found his shot and it is a beautiful thing to see again!
- Jose Alvarado was back from his three-game suspension, and his energy was much needed.
- This was a solid performance defensively from the Pelicans, and even when they were up by over 20 points, they never slacked off.
- Tyrese Haliburton had a terrible game, and a lot of credit goes to the Pels' defense for that.
- New Orleans does not play at home against until Wednesday, March 13.
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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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