Pelicans @ Grizzlies Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • October 26, 2023
Team Stats
(Pelicans/Grizzlies)
Final Score: 111-104
Rebounds: 52-37
Assist: 22-23
Blocks: 5-7
Steals: 8-8
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Grizzlies)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 24 | Desmond Bane, 31
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 12 | Xavier Tillman, 12
Assist Leaders: CJ McCollum/Brandon Ingram, 6 | Desmond Bane/David Roddy, 5
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- A healthy starting 5 is key to the Pelicans success
- CJ's three-point shot is smooth
- Having an inside presence like Zion opened up the three-point shot for the Pels
- The Grizzlies need Ja Morant.
- Zion kept ALL the receipts.
- Pelicans still have a shot at going 82-0.
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