In a match that was mainly expected for the duel between Alexandre Sarr and Yves Missi, it was ultimately CJ McCollum who stood out the most with an exceptional performance: 50 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists at 18/27 shooting and 10/16 at 3-points.
A few times each season, CJ McCollum reminds everyone that he is one of the best looking players in the League when he has a ball in his hands. This night, against the Wizards, the fullback transformed into a maestro to offer a demonstration of which he has the secret and the victory for his team (132-120).
Between long shots, clever penetration and small floaters above his defender, the Pelicans player did everything to his direct opponents, deprived of Bilal Coulibaly, still ill. The GTA character’s namesake dominated the entire game, but particularly the fourth quarter during which a 22-2 run allowed his team to end an 11-game losing streak!
50-PIECE for CJ McCollum ‼️ pic.twitter.com/bZIWlCZx8J
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This meeting was also the face to face between the two leaders in the race for Rookie of the Year, Yves Missi and Alexandre Sarr. A close duel since the Pelicans pivot sent 12 points and 11 rebounds and 3 assists at 5/7 shooting while the French responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists at 7/13.
The two worst teams in the League this season offered a pleasant spectacle overall, enhanced by an artist with the orange ball. Well-deserved career record for friend Christian Jacques who equaled his mark from January 2018 against the Chicago Bulls!
