MARCH 29, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 12-36 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-36 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks Zion Williamson scored 28 points, CJ McCollum added 25 and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Milwaukee Bucks 107-100
Trey Murphy III - Sets season high in victory Murphy recorded 15 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 39 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Murphy hauled in a team-high and season-high rebound total to go along with a handful of assists and a pair of steals while posting one of two double-doubles for the Pelicans in a winning effort. Murphy has hauled in 10 or more boards in two games this season, the other such performance occurring Feb. 25 when he hauled in a previous season high of 10 rebounds. Murphy, who has handed out at least five assists in five games, posted his first double-double of the campaign in the victory.
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CJ McCollum - Leads from three in balanced game McCollum tallied 25 points (9-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 40 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 win over Milwaukee.
Impact McCollum led all New Orleans players in threes made and assists while ending as one of two Pelicans with 25 or more points to boost the team in a well-rounded performance. McCollum has tallied 25 or more points in 11 games this season, posting at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in seven outings.
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Zion Williamson - Strong from line as leading scorer Williamson ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 10-16 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Williamson led all Pelicans players in scoring behind a strong shooting performance from the free throw line, also adding a handful of rebounds to boost New Orleans in a winning effort. Williamson has connected on 10 or more free throws in five games this season, finishing with 25 or more points in all of those outings. He has now recorded at least 28 points in three straight contests.
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Jose Alvarado - Won't play Thursday Alvarado (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Alvarado left Tuesday's loss to the Thunder in the fourth quarter due to right hip soreness but is now listed with a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Boston, but depending on how severe the strain is, Alvarado may be looking at a multi-game absence. In Alvarado's stead, Jordan Hawkins could carve out meaningful minutes again, especially with Brandon Ingram (knee) sidelined for a few weeks.
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Dyson Daniels - Remains out Thursday Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Daniels will miss a 21st straight game Thursday as he continues his recovery from meniscus surgery on his left knee, but he appears to be nearing a return to action for the Pelicans. The second-year player was able to see game action Wednesday with the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. In 24 minutes with the Squadron, Daniels notched 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven steals, six assists and one rebound across 24 minutes in a 115-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue. The Pelicans likely don't want him to play consecutive days and will keep him out Thursday, but Daniels could be back in action for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. With Brandon Ingram (knee) in danger of missing the rest of the regular season, Daniels could have the opportunity to take on a sizable rotational role once he's back in action and fully reconditioned.
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Bucks, Pelicans meet, intent on moving past tough defeats Neither the New Orleans Pelicans nor the Milwaukee Bucks have much time to fret about a disappointing loss.The Pelicans overcame a 20-point,...
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Dyson Daniels - Remains out Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Daniels hasn't played since Feb. 9 while recovering from meniscus surgery but recently went to the G League as part of his rehab, so he's making progress. However, it remains unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Daniels' next chance will come versus Boston on Saturday.
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Jose Alvarado - Questionable for Thursday Alvarado (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Alvarado left Tuesday's loss to the Thunder in the fourth quarter due to right hip soreness and may miss an additional contest. If the backup point guard is sidelined, Jordan Hawkins could carve out meaningful minutes off the bench, especially with Brandon Ingram (knee) sidelined for a few weeks.
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Larry Nance Jr. - Logs 33 minutes off bench Nance provided four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder.
Impact While Nance continues to come off the bench in New Orleans, he's averaging more minutes (23.5) through March than the Pelicans' starting center, Jonas Valanciunas (18.4). JV saw just 10.5 minutes of floor time Tuesday night and finished with six points, six rebounds and one assist to his credit.
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Willie Green reflects on loss to Thunder | Pelicans Post-Practice Interview 3/27/24
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Jose Alvarado - Exits with lower-body injury Alvarado exited in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder with an apparent hip or back injury and didn't return, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picay...
Impact Alvarado checked out of the game for good with 8:04 remaining in the period and headed straight to the locker room. Head coach Willie Green didn't provide a clear update on Alvarado's status following the game, merely noting that he hopes the reserve guard will be OK moving forward. Until more information about the nature and severity of Alvarado's injury is known, consider him questionable for the Pelicans' next game Thursday versus the Bucks.
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Herbert Jones - Struggles with shot Jones supplied 16 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Jones' primary responsibility Tuesday was slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24 points, 9-20 FG), although going cold from beyond the arc stagnated the Pelicans' offense down the stretch. That being said, Jones emerging to knock down 42.5 percent of 3.5 threes per game this season appears sustainable, as the 25-year-old is knocking down 41.9 percent of his guarded attempts.
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Zion Williamson - Usage monster in loss Williamson provided 29 points (10-17 FG, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder. He also had five turnovers...
Impact Williamson led all players with 26 true possessions Tuesday. Williamson being careless with the rock is a notable blemish, but it's simultaneously a testament to how often the offense runs through him. Despite the stout rim protection of Chet Holmgren and the admirable physicality of Luguentz Dort, it's still a troubling trend that Williamson did not score in the final six minutes of Tuesday's narrow loss.
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Jonas Valanciunas - Mismatch liability Valanciunas logged six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to Oklahoma City.
Impact Valanciunas did not play in the second half of Tuesday's loss, with coach Willie Green turning to Larry Nance and small-ball lineups with Zion Williamson at center to combat Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City's spacing-oriented offense. Valanciunas will likely be more incorporated Thursday against Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee takes on New Orleans for non-conference showdown
Milwaukee visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchupMARCH 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Willie Green on late game execution | Pelicans-Thunder Postgame Interview 3/26/24
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Zion Williamson on 3Q run, upcoming homestand | Pelicans-Thunder Postgame Interview 3/26/24
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