Patty's Players - Volume 3

Patty V • August 8, 2022

Me: “Hey honey, who’s your favorite athlete?”

Her: “What sport?”

Me: “That’s not what I asked” (but points for making sure you understand whats happening)

Her: “The first person that comes to mind is Steph Curry, but probably Anthony Rizzo.”

Me: “Ahh because he humps the plate?”

Her: “I mean yeah, but NO! HE OVERCAME CANCER!”

Me: “Ahh fair, I think I have what I need”

Her: “Wait, don’t overlook Steph Curry though!”


Anyways, its time for another week of Patty’s Players. It’s still slow season for sports, but baseball, training camp, and the WNBA playoff race are still chugging along. So without further ado, its time to announce the 3rd edition of Patty’s Players.


My player this week, is someone who brings excitement EVERY SINGLE TIME he steps on the field. I’ll give you a hint, it’s not Steph Curry. This man, or woman, let’s not be rash, its 2022, brings the HEAT every time he or she gets near a baseball diamond.


Oh, by the way, its not Anthony Rizzo either. No no no. This week I bring to you, my player: The Rocket City Trash Panda's Pyro Team.


WAY TO ROCK AND FIRE CHAMPS!



There is ZERO doubt that the pyro team for the Trash Panda’s really blew up this week, and for that, I salute them. Even the Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles minor league teams can’t catch a break. Cheers to the future, I guess? 


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Timberwolves @ Pelicans Takeaways

By Chrissy Smith • December 3, 2025
Team Stats (Timberwolves at Pelicans) Final Score: 149-142 (OT) Rebounds: 41-42 Assists: 29-26 Blocks: 4-1 Steals: 7-5 Turnovers: 9-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Anthony Edwards, 44; Trey Murphy III, 33 Rebound Leaders: Rudy Gobert, 13; Trey Murphy III, 15 Assist Leaders: Julius Randle, 6; Derik Queen, 6 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * This Pelicans team tonight was good. They seemed like a weight was off their shoulders and they just played ball. * This overtime loss is due to the Pelicans not knowing how to close games and a lot of that is because this team doesn't have chemistry yet because they have had 8,000 different lineups this year due to injuries. * Trey Murphy continues to play fantastic basketball. So impressed with his growth. * If you haven't seen online yet, Zion Williamson somehow hurt his hip and will be evaluated in three weeks so we're back to Groundhog Day with him. * The Pelicans play the Timberwolves again at home on Thursday, Dec. 4. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Pelicans @ Lakers Takeaways

By Chrissy Smith • December 1, 2025
Team Stats (Pelicans at Lakers) Final Score: 121-133 Rebounds: 40-46 Assists: 23-26 Blocks: 1-10 Steals: 6-4 Turnovers: 8-8 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Bryce McGowens, 23; Luka Dončić, 34 Rebound Leaders: Saddiq Bey, 11; Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton, 12 Assist Leaders: Bryce McGowens, 5; Austin Reeves, 8 My Player of the Game: Bryce McGowens Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The best player for the Pelicans against the Lakers was Bryce McGowens. The Pelicans have lost 11 of their last 12. * The Lakers dominated the first half, leading 46-27 after one quarter and 77-57 at the half. * The Pelicans were without five of their top players -- Dejoute Murray, Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy. Frustrating to see all that talent not able to play together. * The Pelicans found their offense in the third quarter, shooting 62.5% from the floor in the period and pulling to 100-89. That was as close as they got to tying things up. * New Orleans will play again on Tuesday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
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