Pelicans @ Timberwolves Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • November 9, 2023
Team Stats
(Pelicans/Timberwolves)
Final Score: 101-122
Rebounds: 40-48
Assist: 23-30
Blocks: 1-7
Steals: 6-9
Turnovers: 17-16
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Timberwolves)
Scoring Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 24; Anthony Edwards, 26
Rebound Leaders: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, 9; Rudy Gobert, 21
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 6; Anthony Edwards, 8
My Player of the Game: Brandon Ingram
Takeaways
- The Pelicans are down too many starters, and it showed in this game
- If you're wondering who Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is, so am I. Just kidding. But if you are wondering, he's a 23-year-old guard who went to Villanova and most recently played for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pels only signed him a few days ago.
- Jordan Hawkins is the real deal, and his focus on the court needs to be matched by all the other players out there.
- Hope Zion's baby is healthy.
- Rebounding was better for the Pelicans in this game, but they still allowed Rudy Gobert to get 21 boards.
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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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