Pelicans @ Magic Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 22, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Magic)
Final Score: 106-121
Rebounds: 33-40
Assists: 24-33
Blocks: 1-3
Steals: 11-12
Turnovers: 18-14
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Magic)
Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 20; Jalen Suggs, 22
Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 7; Paolo Banchero, 10
Assist Leaders: Herb Jones, 5; Paolo Banchero, 11
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- The #1 takeaway from this game is that Brandon Ingram got injured in the third quarter, and while we don't know the results of his injury, we are praying for him to be OK.
- Zion Williamson is moving faster, smoother, and stronger than ever and he cannot be denied.
- Tonight the Pelicans struggled on the defensive end against a very fast, efficient Magic team.
- Orlando's bench dominated tonight.
- There was a LOT of contact on Zion tonight and it was a shame the referees let so many blatant fouls go.
- The Pelicans are still in fifth place in the Western Conference so despite the loss, they're still in good shape.
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