Pelicans @ Celtics Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • January 30, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Celtics)
Final Score: 112-118
Rebounds: 40-40
Assists: 21-27
Blocks: 6-5
Steals: 7-7
Turnovers: 12-11
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Celtics)
Scoring Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 28; Jayson Tatum, 28
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas/Brandon Ingram, 7; Jaylen Brown, 11
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 6; Jayson Tatum, 8
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The Pelicans played one of the top teams in the league and only lost by six points so it was great to see the fight come out in them.
- New Orleans had three players in double figures at halftime.
- The difference in this game was the three-point shots that were made by Boston in the last five minutes of the game.
- This matchup in TD Gardens was great experience for the Pelicans, especially to play them so closely with a sold-out crowd.
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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.
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.