⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pelicans got 17 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ DET better than we expected
-4Q120-25
-3Q225-27
-10Q320-28
+6Q431-25
▼ NO better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 10 points worse than our numbers for the Pistons.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pelicans won, and why the Pistons did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 46 free throws to their 32- Looked after the ball, sixteen turnovers to their 22, and outscored them 30-19 off them
Key battles
8Blocks3
24%Three-point accuracy42%
19Points off turnovers30
22Free throws made32
📊The numbers
| DET | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Shooting from the field | 43% |
| 4 | Threes made | 5 |
| 24% | Three-point accuracy | 42% |
| 22 | Free throws made | 32 |
| 59 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 19 | Offensive rebounds | 18 |
| 22 | Assists | 20 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 19 | Points off turnovers | 30 |
| 22 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 10 | Steals | 13 |
| 8 | Blocks | 3 |
