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.
Follow The Kneaux on X, and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
A quick share helps us a lot!
Team Stats (Pelicans at Nuggets) Final Score: 135-141/OT Rebounds: 50-51 Assists: 33-26 Blocks: 5-6 Steals: 9-9 Turnovers: 18-11 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 26; Jamal Murray, 42 Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 8; Nikola Jokic, 15 Assist Leaders: Jordan Poole, 7; Nikola Jokic, 10 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Herb Jones played 16 minutes and Jamal Murray scored 42 points. Why wasn't the Pels' best defensive player on the court guarding their best player? * Trey Murphy III returned to his normal form in this game and it was great to see . * The Pels come home for another back-to-back set of games. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Jazz) Final Score: 119-120 Rebounds: 37-42 Assists: 18-31 Blocks: 5-5 Steals: 15-4 Turnovers: 15-18 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Jazz) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 23; Jaren Jackson, Jr., 24 Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 7; Jaren Jackson, Jr., 10 Assist Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 6; Keyonte George, 10 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pelicans had 15 steals in this game but also had 15 turnovers. This was another game it seemed like the Pelicans should win since they were leading in the fourth quarter. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.