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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