“NBA on TNT” broadcaster Charles Barkley was upset within the New Orleans Pelicans’ efficiency after they blew a 20-point lead towards the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night time.
Charles Barkley says the New Orleans Pelicans ought to really feel embarrassed for dropping after being up by 20 factors
Within the Pelicans’ 124-106 loss to Golden State, Zion Williamson had a season-high 31 factors on 12-for-20 capturing and eight rebounds. Brandon Ingram additionally added 30 factors on 12-of-17 capturing from the ground and three 3-pointers.
New Orleans outscored Golden State 31-14 within the opening quarter. Nevertheless, the Warriors lower their deficit to path simply 51-47 at halftime. The Dubs then went on to outscore the Pels 77-55 within the second half.
Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 factors for Golden State, and Brandin Podziemski had 19 factors as effectively. Plus, reserve Lindy Waters III completed with 21 factors and 9 rebounds in his greatest recreation but for the Warriors.
“That was embarrassing by the Pelicans” 👀
Chuck wasn’t impressed by New Orleans dropping after having a 20-point lead pic.twitter.com/ZhiOvcjsoG
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 30, 2024
Following the sport on the TNT postgame present, Barkley let the Pelicans have it for dropping a winnable recreation. The Warriors have been with out Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and De’Anthony Melton.
“I’m not going to overreact. That was embarrassing by the Pelicans,” Barkley stated. “I don’t thoughts groups dropping video games, however to lose that recreation the best way they did… The blokes speak about there’s no Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy.
“Man they acquired Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and CJ McCollum. They’ve their greatest three gamers. To have a 20-point lead and lose by 20, that was embarrassing.”
Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram have but to play collectively
Extra importantly, the Pelicans struggled on Tuesday night time regardless of dominating the primary quarter. New Orleans dedicated 23 turnovers on the night time and allowed the Warriors to attain 34 factors off these errors.
As compared, the Pelicans have been solely in a position to create 5 factors off turnovers. New Orleans’ perimeter protection was atrocious, with Golden State capturing 21-of-46 from past the arc with out Curry enjoying.
Because the Murray commerce, the star trio of Murray, Williamson, and Ingram have but to play collectively in dwell motion. Murray is anticipated to get better in 4 to 6 weeks from his left hand fracture.
The Pelicans are taking up Golden State in a rematch tonight on the Chase Heart.
