On February 9, Beijing time, the Pelicans won 110-97 at home to the Rockets. The Rockets only carried the first quarter (5 points behind), the second quarter was stretched to 11 points, the third quarter narrowed the gap of 1 point, and the final quarter was quickly pulled away to 15 points, and finally the Pelicans won four straight, and the Rockets swallowed a three-game losing streak. This victory is of great significance to the Pelicans.
The significance is twofold: 1. Let new signing CJ McCollum look at the hard power of the youth storm, let him understand that the Pelicans have the possibility of a playoff and the future is bright; 2. There are only 4 wins left from the ninth Lakers in the West, and the Pelicans have hope to use the field in the second half to soar. Of course, Brandon Ingram will continue to shine, and he will let the league know that he is a strong All-Star.
The first quarter of the Warbler song was very explosive, breaking through to meet Wood and Shen Jing to complete a one-arm dunk, 4 of 5 in a single quarter to win 8 points and 1 block; the first quarter of the second quarter did not lose 3 of 3 + three points 1 of 1 to take 8 points and 1 rebound, the first half was 8 of 7, scored 16 points, the efficiency value made the Rockets will be ashamed.
The third quarter played 12 minutes has become the object of the bag, 3 of 6 scored 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 blocks, three quarters bombed 24 points and is 10 of 14, the whole game 34 minutes, 17 out of 11, three points 3 of 1 to win 26 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks, shooting 64.7%, can be described as an attack and defense integration.
Rockets' jaylen Green 5 of 12, 2 of 7 three-pointers, only 12 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds; Kevin Porter Jr. played well, 36 minutes in the game, 9 of 16, 7 of 12 three-pointers, 27 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, Porter Jr. formed a confrontation with Ingram, but unfortunately could not help the team win.
Hart, who was traded in this game, came to the scene wearing Angram's jersey to cheer on his brothers, and earlier the Blazers made a deal with the Pelicans, the Blazers were fully rebuilt, and the Pelicans got McCollum. Ingram completed 4 consecutive 20+ games in front of the good brothers and led the team to 4 consecutive wins.
CJ has averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 0.97 steals and 0.57 blocks this season, shooting 43.6% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range, and his addition to the Pelicans can improve the Pelicans' offensive level, even if the Fat Tigers reimburse this season, the Pelicans have the ability to impact the playoffs.
Text/Yan Xiaobai