CJ McCollum: 'We've got the best bench in the NBA'
Jim Eichenhofer: CJ McCollum on postgame radio after #Pelicans were boosted by another strong bench performance in win at Detroit: “We’ve got the best bench in the NBA. Guys put their work in, and they get better throughout the season. They change games for us.” Naji Marshall 14-8-3 in 24 mins
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Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum on postgame radio after #Pelicans were boosted by another strong bench performance in win at Detroit: “We’ve got the best bench in the NBA. Guys put their work in, and they get better throughout the season. They change games for us.” Naji Marshall 14-8-3 in 24 mins – 7:34 PM
CJ McCollum on postgame radio after #Pelicans were boosted by another strong bench performance in win at Detroit: “We’ve got the best bench in the NBA. Guys put their work in, and they get better throughout the season. They change games for us.” Naji Marshall 14-8-3 in 24 mins – 7:34 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Reminder that among #Pelicans players who’ve taken at least 100 attempts this season, Naji Marshall is third in three-point percentage (38.1, and that’s before he’s gone 3/4 at Detroit in 1H). Herb Jones 42.8, CJ McCollum 41.5 (entering today) – 3:48 PM
Reminder that among #Pelicans players who’ve taken at least 100 attempts this season, Naji Marshall is third in three-point percentage (38.1, and that’s before he’s gone 3/4 at Detroit in 1H). Herb Jones 42.8, CJ McCollum 41.5 (entering today) – 3:48 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Playing their first game without Brandon Ingram after his injury in Orlando, #Pelicans pull away from Heat in second half for one-sided 111-88 victory in Miami. CJ McCollum 30 pts. Postgame wrap: neworlns.co/3VAVo77 pic.twitter.com/I3wNES5HoG – 10:17 PM
Playing their first game without Brandon Ingram after his injury in Orlando, #Pelicans pull away from Heat in second half for one-sided 111-88 victory in Miami. CJ McCollum 30 pts. Postgame wrap: neworlns.co/3VAVo77 pic.twitter.com/I3wNES5HoG – 10:17 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pelicans 111, Heat 88
McCollum 30 pts, 7 assts
Alvarado 17 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assts
Murphy 14 pts, 8 rebs
Pels get revenge with a dominant win in the rematch against Miami, despite Zion being held to a career-low 4 pts, no BI and playing on the 2nd night of a B2B. – 10:13 PM
Final: Pelicans 111, Heat 88
McCollum 30 pts, 7 assts
Alvarado 17 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assts
Murphy 14 pts, 8 rebs
Pels get revenge with a dominant win in the rematch against Miami, despite Zion being held to a career-low 4 pts, no BI and playing on the 2nd night of a B2B. – 10:13 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans THROTTLE Heat 111-88. Heck of a performance after very slow start. So many shined. EASILY one of the best victories of the season.
McCollum: 30 PTS, 7 AST, 6 3s
Alvarado: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Murphy: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 4 3s
Marshall: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Valanciunas: 8 PTS, 11 REB – 10:09 PM
Pelicans THROTTLE Heat 111-88. Heck of a performance after very slow start. So many shined. EASILY one of the best victories of the season.
McCollum: 30 PTS, 7 AST, 6 3s
Alvarado: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Murphy: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 4 3s
Marshall: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Valanciunas: 8 PTS, 11 REB – 10:09 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
2nd half scoring
CJ McCollum: 18 points
Jimmy Butler & Bam Adebayo: 14 points
Incredible game for CJ, who has 30 points on 12-21 shooting, 6-12 on 3s. – 10:01 PM
2nd half scoring
CJ McCollum: 18 points
Jimmy Butler & Bam Adebayo: 14 points
Incredible game for CJ, who has 30 points on 12-21 shooting, 6-12 on 3s. – 10:01 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Since the start of the 2nd quarter, CJ McCollum has scored or assisted on 28 of the Pelicans’ 61 points.
On a night when scoring hasn’t come easy for either team, CJ has been huge. – 9:47 PM
Since the start of the 2nd quarter, CJ McCollum has scored or assisted on 28 of the Pelicans’ 61 points.
On a night when scoring hasn’t come easy for either team, CJ has been huge. – 9:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 3rd: Pelicans 76, Heat 66
McCollum 20 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assts
Murphy 14 pts, 7 rebs
Jones 10 pts
The Heat played Jimmy the entire 3rd quarter and still got outscored 30-24. Great sign for the Pels. Zion still only has 4 points, but CJ, Trey and the bench have been great. – 9:41 PM
End of 3rd: Pelicans 76, Heat 66
McCollum 20 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assts
Murphy 14 pts, 7 rebs
Jones 10 pts
The Heat played Jimmy the entire 3rd quarter and still got outscored 30-24. Great sign for the Pels. Zion still only has 4 points, but CJ, Trey and the bench have been great. – 9:41 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans lead Heat 46-42 at the end of the first half. Second quarter was on pace to be stronger, but Miami closed well due to mistakes — 11 NOP turnovers have led to 16 MIA points.
CJ McCollum: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Trey Murphy: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 3s
Jose Alvarado: 9 PTS, 4 REB – 9:02 PM
Pelicans lead Heat 46-42 at the end of the first half. Second quarter was on pace to be stronger, but Miami closed well due to mistakes — 11 NOP turnovers have led to 16 MIA points.
CJ McCollum: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Trey Murphy: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 3s
Jose Alvarado: 9 PTS, 4 REB – 9:02 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Pels 46, Heat 42
McCollum 12 pts, 4 assts
Murphy 9 pts, 4 rebs
Alvarado 9 pts, 4 rebs
Pels are off to a decent start despite a scoreless 1st half from Zion. They held the Heat to 5-26 shooting on 3s, but they allowed them to stay in it by turning the ball over – 9:00 PM
End of 1st half: Pels 46, Heat 42
McCollum 12 pts, 4 assts
Murphy 9 pts, 4 rebs
Alvarado 9 pts, 4 rebs
Pels are off to a decent start despite a scoreless 1st half from Zion. They held the Heat to 5-26 shooting on 3s, but they allowed them to stay in it by turning the ball over – 9:00 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:56 PM
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:37 PM
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:37 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans are 4-2 w/out Brandon Ingram this season. In 3 of the wins (didn’t play in 4th), CJ McCollum posted huge lines.
@ OKC (11/1): 29 PTS (10-17 FG), 11 REB, 5 AST, 5 3s
vs DET (11/2): 33 PTS (10-23 FG), 4 REB, 5 AST, 3 3s
vs HOU (2/22): 28 PTS (11-22 FG), 6 REB, 6 AST, 4 3s – 5:32 PM
Pelicans are 4-2 w/out Brandon Ingram this season. In 3 of the wins (didn’t play in 4th), CJ McCollum posted huge lines.
@ OKC (11/1): 29 PTS (10-17 FG), 11 REB, 5 AST, 5 3s
vs DET (11/2): 33 PTS (10-23 FG), 4 REB, 5 AST, 3 3s
vs HOU (2/22): 28 PTS (11-22 FG), 6 REB, 6 AST, 4 3s – 5:32 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Magic 121, Pelicans 106
Murphy 21 pts
Williamson 20 pts, 7 rebs, 8 TOs
McCollum 18 pts
Brandon Ingram left in the 2nd half with a left knee injury. No update yet, but his status moving forward could determine what the rest of the season looks like. – 9:22 PM
Final: Magic 121, Pelicans 106
Murphy 21 pts
Williamson 20 pts, 7 rebs, 8 TOs
McCollum 18 pts
Brandon Ingram left in the 2nd half with a left knee injury. No update yet, but his status moving forward could determine what the rest of the season looks like. – 9:22 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 3rd: Magic 95, Pelicans 75
Murphy 21 pts (6-10 FG)
McCollum 15 pts
Williamson 13 pts, 6 rebs
Pels have been outscored 72-47 over the last two quarters. Bigger concern is Brandon Ingram leaving the game after hyperextending his left knee. No update yet, but massive news. – 8:51 PM
End of 3rd: Magic 95, Pelicans 75
Murphy 21 pts (6-10 FG)
McCollum 15 pts
Williamson 13 pts, 6 rebs
Pels have been outscored 72-47 over the last two quarters. Bigger concern is Brandon Ingram leaving the game after hyperextending his left knee. No update yet, but massive news. – 8:51 PM
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Oleh Kosel: Pelicans coast to 114-101 victory over Pistons. Improve to 44-27 (season-best 17 games over .500). Could move to within 1/2 game of 4th if Clippers lose to 76ers. Zion Williamson: 36 PTS (13-14 FG), 7 REB, 6 AST CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 7 AST, 5 3s Naji Marshall: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 4 3s -via Twitter @OlehKosel / March 24, 2024
Christian Clark: Final: Pelicans 111, Heat 88 CJ McCollum scores 30 points. He made six 3s. Jose with 17 points. Naji with 13 points. Huge minutes off the bench. Zion scores 4 points. Great team win. New Orleans wins in Miami for first time since Dec. 23, 2017. -via Twitter @cclark_13 / March 22, 2024
StatMuse: CJ McCollum today: 30 PTS 4 REB 7 AST 6 3PM 50th career game with over 5 threes. 8th player in NBA history to reach that mark. statmuse.com/nba/player/cj-… -via Twitter @statmuse / March 22, 2024