Rockets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 24, 2023
Team Stats
(Rockets @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 106-104
Rebounds: 44-46
Assists: 21-22
Blocks: 3-7
Steals: 9-9
Turnovers: 11-16
Stat Leaders
(Rockets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Alperen Şengün, 37; Zion Williamson, 28
Rebound Leaders: Alperen Şengün/Jabari Smith, 11; Jonas Valančiūnas, 11
Assist Leaders: Alperen Şengün, 7; Brandon Ingram, 6
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- Turnovers killed the Pelicans.
- The Pelicans blew another game where they were leading.
- Sengun was a monster against the Pelicans; he was the Rockets leading scorer, rebounder, and assist leader.
- Jonas Valanciunas got into foul trouble and for every minute that he sat, Sengun hurt the Pels.
- The Rockets would have won by much more if it wasn't for Robinson-Earl's great defensive performance.
- Pelicans need a win while they have four more games at home in a row.
- Zion Williamson played a really great game.
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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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