New Orleans Pelicans Player Grades in 138-117 Win Over Portland
Shooting Guards
Jrue Holiday: A
Holiday had 31 points in the last outing, but that was expected to decrease with the return of Williamson. Holiday still managed to fill up the scorecard, notching 16 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and even two blocks. Holiday did a bit of everything and often set the tone on offense, where he was able to get to the rim and set up his teammates. Holiday also played outstanding defense as both Lillard and CJ McCollum had poor shooting nights. It was an All-Star type performance for Holiday, who remains one of the most underrated players in the league.
Josh Hart: A
Hart’s play in the third quarter was a big reason the Pelicans were able to pull away. He had a clutch steal that led to an easy transition bucket and hit a three-pointer with just over 7 minutes remaining in the third that put the Pelicans up five and essentially ended the game. Hart ended the night with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists, and his breakout third quarter helped seal the game.
J.J. Redick: B+
Redick had his typical efficient night, scoring 20 points in just 21 minutes. Though he was only five for 10 overall, Redick did net four of his seven three-point attempts and all of his six free throws. It was a relatively quiet night for Redick, but he did hit two clutch three-pointers in the third quarter that really swung the momentum of the game.
Moore played just 17 minutes but was able to drop seven points on 3-7 shooting. He did hit his only three-point attempt and grabbed a board in a fairly uneventful night for the journeyman shooting guard.