Pelicans @ Heat Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 23, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Heat)
Final Score: 111-88
Rebounds: 56-34
Assists: 25-22
Blocks: 2-4
Steals: 3-3
Turnovers: 12-4
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Heat)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 30; Jimmy Butler, 17
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 10; Bam Adebayo, 10
Assist Leaders: CJ McCollum, 7; Jimmy Butler, 5
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- CJ McCollum and the bench put the Pelicans on their back and dominated against the "better team" Heat.
- It was a very impressive win since the Pels were without Brandon Ingram.
- Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall were HUGE with knocking down threes and stellar defense.
- Christian James McCollum showed up and showed out.
- Herb Jones played incredible defense LIKE USUAL and held Mr. Talkative Jimmy Butler to 17 points.
- The Pelicans have six straight games at home now. Should be fun!
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