James Borrego believes the Pelicans have taken a significant step forward after defeating the Trail Blazers 143-120.
2025-12-13 07:41
With baskets from Trae Murphy III, Bryce McGovern, and Jordan Poole, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 143-120 in another NBA regular season game, ending their losing streak. James Borrego stated that the New Orleans Pelicans were excellent on both offense and defense, and had taken a significant step forward.
According to the data, Trae Murphy III scored 24 points and 4 assists for the New Orleans Pelicans in this game, Bryce McGovern contributed 23 points and 2 assists, and Jordan Poole contributed 22 points and 3 assists.
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego said in an interview, "I saw signs of a team moving in the right direction on both ends of the court. By the fourth quarter, we showed great defense and held them to just 23 points. Our goal is to limit them to under 25 points, and the players did that. I think we've taken a big step forward."
“Whenever Bryce McGovern is on the court, he does something positive on defense, rebounding, and transition offense. And Jordan Poole is a very smart scorer who can consistently put pressure on the defense and stabilize the game when needed.”
In addition, James Borrego said, "We not only attacked the basket frequently, but also, in a fast-paced game that focused on the inside, the team dished out 35 assists with only 10 turnovers, which is an ideal formula. Our players did a great job in raising their hands to contest, defending head-on, and maintaining physicality without fouling, and we also won 9 possessions."
"As long as we keep moving forward, victory will come naturally. The key is to continue doing the same thing afterward and establish good match habits when we go back to training."
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