Pelicans @ Spurs Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 18, 2023
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Spurs)
Final Score: 146-110
Rebounds: 52-39
Assists: 38-29
Blocks: 3-6
Steals: 11-6
Turnovers: 13-13
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Spurs)
Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 29; Victor Wembanyama, 17
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 16; Victor Wembanyama, 13
Assist Leaders: Naji Marshall, 7; Tre Jones, 5
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- It was incredibly hard to pick just one player of the game but I picked Jonas because he has been the most consistent lately at scoring and rebounds. He's been a top 10 center in the league without a doubt, and his hustle is infectious.
- Zion Williamson was banging on the boards harder than he has all season. It was great to see. Plus, he was attacking the rim with fource.
- Brandon Ingram was BACK after only scoring eight points against the Hornets. He could have scored over 30 easily, but because of the huge lead the Pelicans had, he didn't get quite as many minutes as usual.
- CJ McCollum brought the heat from behind the three point line.
- The Pelicans actually hit a franchise-record 22 three-pointers field goals against the Spurs.
- Naji Marshall hit several big threes, and he also led the team with assists (7).
- New Orleans' next game will be on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at home against the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant.
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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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