Pelicans @ OKC Playoffs Game 1 Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • April 22, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans at Thunder)
Final Score: 94-92
Rebounds: 52-44
Assists: 22-21
Blocks: 4-8
Steals: 9-9
Turnovers: 15-15
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans @ Thunder)
Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 21; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 28
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 20; Chet Holmgren, 11
Assist Leaders: CJ McCollum, 6; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander/Jalen Williams, 4
My Player of the Game: Jonan Valanciunas
Takeaways
- Pels lost by 2 to the #1 seed, and that's a win in my book.
- The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-24 when they are trailing into the 4th quarter and tonight was no different.
- Not sure what's going on, but BI looked off and even Herb Jones didn't look right.
- Pels just needed someone to step up and get hot and no one ever did.
- New Orleans plays next on Wednesday on TNT at 8:30 pm.
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Team Stats (Pelicans at Nuggets) Final Score: 115-118 Rebounds: 42-47 Assists: 25-30 Blocks: 4-9 Steals: 15-9 Turnovers: 13-20 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 25; Cooper Flagg, 29 Rebound Leaders: Herbert Jones, 9; P.J. Washington, 9 Assist Leaders: Derik Queen, 11; Brandon Williams, 12 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Incredibly frustrating finish to a great game played by the New Orleans Pelicans. * The first quarter was probably the best quarter the Pelicans have played all season. The second quarter was played really well too. The third quarter, like usual, put the Pelicans in the hole and it was one they were not able to climb out of. * Rookie Derik Queen played another phenomenal game. Trey Murphy III looks great too . * The Pelicans ar4e 2-14 on the season. God help us all . Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Nuggets at Pelicans) Final Score: 125-118 Rebounds: 41-44 Assists: 35-25 Blocks: 1-5 Steals: 8-12 Turnovers: 20-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Peyton Watson, 32; Derik Queen, 30 Rebound Leaders: Peyton Watson, 12; Derik Queen, 9 Assist Leaders: Nikola Jokić, 10; Zion Williamson, 5 My Player of the Game: Derik Queen Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Rookie Derik Queen went toe-to-toe against one of the best big men in the NBA and was incredible. Nikola Jokić had some nice things to say about Queen after the game. * Zion Williamson was back from a hamstring injury and having him on the court helped out a lot with the spacing. Hopefully he can stay healthy because it makes a big difference when he is on the court. * Trey Murphy has found his stroke and is playing like we all knew he could this year. * All three rookies are really dynamic and playing big roles on this New Orleans squad. * Yes, the Pelicans are 2-13 on the season, but there has been an improvement in the play calls, lineups, and offensive since James Borrego took over. * The Pelicans play in a cup game Friday night at 7:30 pm at the Dallas Mavericks. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.