⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pelicans fell 16 points behind the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ NO better than we expected
▼ MEM better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 15 points worse than our numbers for the Pelicans.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pelicans won, and why the Grizzlies did not.
From the game
Made 21 threes to their twelve- Shot well above their usual, 21 of 39 from three
- Lived at the line, 39 free throws to their 25
- A 12-0 run from level to 12 points up in overtime
- Beaten inside, 34 points in the paint to 70
- Gave up second chances, fifteen offensive rebounds to their eight
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Pelicans
Good plays
- 11-0 run
A 11-0 run cut a 14-point deficit to 3
Q4 9:19 · NO 98-101 MEM
- Winner
Trey Murphy III hit a 23-foot three jumper, Brandon Ingram with the assist
OT 4:16 · NO 127-124 MEM
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run from level to 12 points up
OT 4:16 · NO 136-124 MEM
Bad plays
- Turnover
Brandon Ingram bad pass
Q4 1:55 · NO 115-114 MEM
- Turnover
Brandon Ingram offensive foul
Q4 0:04 · NO 124-121 MEM
- Turnover
Brandon Ingram turnover
Q4 0:04 · NO 124-121 MEM
Grizzlies
Good plays
- 11-0 run
A 11-0 run from level to 11 points up
Q2 11:33 · NO 34-45 MEM
- Steal
Dillon Brooks stole it from Brandon Ingram
Q4 1:55 · NO 115-114 MEM
- Ties it
Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:00 · NO 124-124 MEM
Bad plays
- Turnover
David Roddy out of bounds bad pass turnover
Q4 2:44 · NO 113-113 MEM
- Turnover
Dillon Brooks bad pass
Q4 1:53 · NO 115-114 MEM
- Turnover
Tyus Jones bad pass
OT 3:57 · NO 127-124 MEM
📊The numbers
| NO | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Shooting from the field | 48% |
| 21 | Threes made | 12 |
| 54% | Three-point accuracy | 33% |
| 29 | Free throws made | 19 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 8 | Offensive rebounds | 15 |
| 35 | Assists | 33 |
| 34 | Points in the paint | 70 |
| 18 | Fast break points | 21 |
| 15 | Points off turnovers | 21 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 8 | Blocks | 6 |
