Pelicans at Pacers Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • November 26, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Pacers)
Final Score: 110-114
Rebounds: 44-41
Assists: 44-41
Blocks: 3-2
Steals: 9-10
Turnovers: 15-13
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Pacers)
Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 24; Tyrese Haliburton, 34
Rebound Leaders: Yves Missi, 13; Bennedict Mathurin/Myles Turner, 9
Assist Leaders: Elfrid Payton, 21; Tyrese Haliburton, 13
My Player of the Game: Elfrid Payton
Takeaways
- Elfrid Payton has been so CLUTCH for the Pelicans while dealing with so many injuries. With his 21 assists against the Pacers, he has had the most assists in a single NBA game this season.
- Even though the Pelicans lost this game by four and Friday's game against the Warriors by four points, the team is showing so much fight considering they're still without Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Jose' Alvarado and Zion Williamson.
- Rookie Yves Missi is a HIGHLIGHT for this Pelicans team right now. He is quick, plays smooth defense, and continually is getting better on offense.
- Trey Murphy III lit it up on the offensive end for the Pelicans, which is a great sign.
- Brandon Ingram is dealing with a minor calf injury so although he's playing, he's not 100%.
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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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