Timberwolves @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • November 19, 2023
Team Stats
(Timberwolves/Pelicans)
Final Score: 121-120
Rebounds: 33-40
Assist: 30-27
Blocks: 4-7
Steals: 6-9
Turnovers: 14-17
Stat Leaders
(Timberwolves/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Karl-Anthony Towns, 29; Brandon Ingram, 30
Rebound Leaders: Rudy Gobert, 11; Jonas Valančiūnas, 11
Assist Leaders: Karl-Anthony Towns, 9; Herb Jones, 8
My Player of the Game: Jonas Valančiūnas
Takeaways
- Despite having played the night before, the Pelicans did not look tired.
- Brandon Ingram was in control and took leadership of this team tonight.
- The passing from side-to-side was effective and needed.
- Jonas Valančiūnas played great on offense and, once again, had a tough job of also guarding another big.
- The defense has been much better, but the Pelicans are still struggling to guard the three-point shot very effectively.
- Jordan Hawkins is the TRUTH.
- Pelicans played great against a very good NBA team despite not having Zion and having played against an excellent team last night as well
- BI will get better at hitting clutch shots as his career develops
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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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