Team Stats
(Pelicans/Thunder)

Final Score: 110-106
Rebounds: 58-49
Assist: 23-23
Blocks: 5-5
Steals: 8-6

Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Thunder)

Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 29; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 20
Rebound Leaders: CJ McCollum, 11; Chet Holmgren, 11

Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson, 8; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 8

My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum

Takeaways

• CJ McCollum is the veteran player  the Pelicans need
• The Pels were down 22 points in the second quarter and rallied back to show a lot of grit and heart
• Herb Jones will be in the running for DPOY
• Zion's ball-handling skills have improved from last season
• Jordan Hawkins' minutes as a starter will help the Pels as the season goes on
• Kira really is the fastest dude on the court
• Once BI comes back, the inside-out game will really be able to open up for the Pels and that will help a lot

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