Timberwolves @ Pelicans
Chrissy Smith • December 12, 2023
Team Stats
(Timberwolves @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 107-121
Rebounds: 47-47
Assists: 26-27
Blocks: 3-7
Steals: 5-7
Turnovers: 11-13
Stat Leaders
(Timberwolves/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Conley Jr., Naz Reid, 17; Zion Williamson, 36
Rebound Leaders: Karl-Anthony Towns, 12; Jonas Valanciunas, 13
Assist Leaders: Mike Conley Jr., 7; Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, 6
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- Zion Williamson came to play and to show the world he's not all the names he's being called.
- Without BI, the Pelicans don't win this game because he was money in the fourth quarter.
- CJ McCollum brought the consistency that the Pels needed.
- Jonas Valanciunas was WORKING this game and he showed up in a big way that the Pelicans needed.
- Trey Murphy has yet to find a rhythm with his three-point shot, but that will come with more playing minutes.
- This was a big game for the Pels to come out and show that the Lakers game isn't who they really are.
- And...Herb Jones is him on defense.
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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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