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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Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 135-134 (OT) Rebounds: 47-49 Assists: 27-30 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 8-5 Turnovers: 8-16 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Grizzlies) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, 25; Ty Jermone, 40 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 11; Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, 9 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 7; Cam Spencer, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pels (3-4) rallied after trailing the Grizzlies (6-1) 62-59 at halftime. Karlo Matkovic and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 25 points each.. t New Orleans closed out a close game, which is something they have not been able to do in recent years . The defense tonight was unstoppable and is the real reason this team was able to win. The Pelicans come home for their next two games. They are on a three-game winning streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Hawks at Pelicans) Final Score: 99-121 Rebounds: 36-49 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 4-4 Steals: 11-15 Turnovers: 19-23 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 14; Saddiq Bey, 25 Rebound Leaders: Onyeka Okongwu, 10; Karlo Matkovic, 10 Assist Leaders: Kingston Flemings, 6; Jeremiah Fears, 7 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Hawks average 142 points per game, but because of the Pelicans stifling defense, the Hawks didn't score even 100. * Saddiq Bey finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, and four steals -- all around huge night for him . * Dejounte Murray did not play as he is recovering from the birth of his child, and Jordan Poole and Yves Missi are still on the injured list . * Jeremiah Fears needs to be the only starting PG going forward. * The Pelicans will play the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and that team is 6-0 on the season. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.