Pelicans @ Hornets Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 17, 2023
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Hornets)
Final Score: 112-107
Rebounds: 49-39
Assists: 24-18
Blocks: 5-4
Steals: 4-7
Turnovers: 15-8
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Hornets)
Scoring Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 29; Terry Rozier, 30
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 13; Miles Bridges, 10
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 7; Terry Rozier, 6
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- Jonas Valančiūnas dominated in the paint and was up and down the court playing both ends with high energy.
- Without Mark Williams and P.J. Washington, Charlotte was behind the eight ball going against physical threats like Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas.
- Throughout the game, Valanciunas burned the Hornets to the tune of 29 points and 13 rebounds. He played a major part in putting Charlotte away.
- New Orleans beat Charlotte 49 to 39 on the boards.
- The Pelicans have won three games in a row.
- Brandon Ingram struggled a bit offensively but the rest of the team really stepped up with Zion finishing wtih 21 point and 11 boards, and C.J. McCollum scoring 19 points.
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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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