Trailblazers @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • March 17, 2024
Team Stats
(Trail Blazers @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 107-126
Rebounds: 34-37
Assists: 24-36
Blocks: 5-5
Steals: 2-9
Turnovers: 19-9
Stat Leaders
(Trail Blazers/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Dalano Banton, 28; CJ McCollum, 30
Rebound Leaders: Deandre Ayton, 8; Zion Williamson, 9
Assist Leaders: Anfernee Simons, 8; CJ McCollum, 8
My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum
Takeaways
- The Pelicans were without Herb Jones and Larry Nance Jr. and you could see the difference from a defensive perspective, but the Pelicans offense was working well enough that they were able to get the victory.
- The Pelicans are now 15 games over .500.
- Point Zion was in beautiful form against Portland -- he started off the game 8-of-8 from the field.
- CJ and Trey's three-point shots were falling all night long.
- The Pels' bench was once again extremely valuable in the win.
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Team Stats (Pelicans @ Grizzlies) Final Score: 135-134 (OT) Rebounds: 47-49 Assists: 27-30 Blocks: 3-9 Steals: 8-5 Turnovers: 8-16 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Grizzlies) Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, 25; Ty Jermone, 40 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 11; Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, 9 Assist Leaders: Jeremiah Fears, 7; Cam Spencer, 7 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Takeaways The Pels (3-4) rallied after trailing the Grizzlies (6-1) 62-59 at halftime. Karlo Matkovic and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 25 points each.. t New Orleans closed out a close game, which is something they have not been able to do in recent years . The defense tonight was unstoppable and is the real reason this team was able to win. The Pelicans come home for their next two games. They are on a three-game winning streak. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Hawks at Pelicans) Final Score: 99-121 Rebounds: 36-49 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 4-4 Steals: 11-15 Turnovers: 19-23 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 14; Saddiq Bey, 25 Rebound Leaders: Onyeka Okongwu, 10; Karlo Matkovic, 10 Assist Leaders: Kingston Flemings, 6; Jeremiah Fears, 7 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Hawks average 142 points per game, but because of the Pelicans stifling defense, the Hawks didn't score even 100. * Saddiq Bey finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, and four steals -- all around huge night for him . * Dejounte Murray did not play as he is recovering from the birth of his child, and Jordan Poole and Yves Missi are still on the injured list . * Jeremiah Fears needs to be the only starting PG going forward. * The Pelicans will play the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and that team is 6-0 on the season. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.