Pelicans @ Thunder Playoff Game 2
Chrissy Smith • April 25, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans at Thunder)
Final Score: 92-124
Rebounds: 34-35
Assists: 15-25
Blocks: 2-2
Steals: 4-5
Turnovers: 17-8
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans @ Thunder)
Scoring Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 19; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 33
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 7; Chet Holmgren, 7
Assist Leaders: CJ McCollum, 4; Jalen Williams, 7
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valanciunas
Takeaways
- The difference in this game was turnovers and wide open missed three-point shots.
- The New Orleans Pelicans scored their first 11 points from Jonas Valanciunas, and then it all went downhill from there.
- The Pels had NINE offensive fouls, which was excessive as the referees were calling against the Pelicans more, but the Pels shot under 30% from the three-point line.
- Brandon Ingram doesn't look ready to be in the spotlight as he scored 18 points -- the same number Herb Jones made.
- OKC scored 96 points in Game 1 but 124 in Game 2.
- Pelicans needs Zion ASAP.
- New Orleans plays next on Saturday at HOME at 2:30 pm.
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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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