Spurs @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 2, 2023
Team Stats
(Spurs @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 106-121
Rebounds: 39-42
Assists: 28-26
Blocks: 5-6
Steals: 5-8
Turnovers: 19-11
Stat Leaders
(Spurs/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Devin Vassell, 14; Jonas Valanciunas, 24
Rebound Leaders: Charles Bassey, 11; Jonas Valanciunas, 12
Assist Leaders: Cedi Osman, 5; CJ McCollum, 8
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valanciunas
Takeaways
- Trey Murphy is back and his presence was huge with the Pelicans struggling offensively against the Spurs. Murphy capped off the first quarter scoring with a driving dunk.
- The Pels put their foot on the gas in the fourth quarter to keep the Spurs' losing streak at 14.
- Jonas Valanciunas led the way for the Pelicans, scoring 24 while no player on the Spurs eclipsed 15 points on the night
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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.