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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