Team Stats (Thunder at Pelicans) Final Score: 126-109 Rebounds: 38-35 Assists: 30-21 Blocks: 5-4 Steals: 12-9 Turnovers: 16-20 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Chet Holmgren, 26; Jeremiah Fears, 24 Rebound Leaders: Chet Holmgren, 9; Derik Queen, 8 Assist Leaders: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 8; Jordan Hawkins, 6 My Player of the Game: Jeremiah Fears Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The ONLY good part about tonight's game was that no matter how far down the Pelicans got in the game, adjustments kept being made by James Borrego to help the home team go on some sort of run. * The Pelicans started off the game with two turnovers, when they knew the key to the game was to minimize turnovers. And then the Thunder scored 49 points in the first quarter because at one point, the Pelicans had more turnovers than shots taken . * Where is the pride in this team? Are they OK with making paychecks and looking pitiful against every team night after night? * The defense and turnovers have to improve or who knows when this team will win another game. * The Pelicans are now 2-12 on the season. Zion and Jordan Poole are still out with their injuries. Saddiq Bey was out tonight too with some kind of injury. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Warriors at Pelicans) Final Score: 124-106 Rebounds: 47-45 Assists: 34-22 Blocks: 5-4 Steals: 14-11 Turnovers: 21-19 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Moses Moody, 32; Trey Murphy III, 20 Rebound Leaders: Moses Moody, 8; Trey Murphy III, 8 Assist Leaders: Moses Moody, 10; Derik Queen, 6 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * This was James Borrego's first time as a head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans and his starting lineup had Derik Queen in it, which a lot of people were hoping to see. * This game did not have the outcome everyone was hoping for, especially now that Willie Green is gone, but to think Borrego will turn the team around in one game is unrealistic. * Zion needs to become available as soon as possible. Having him out is hurting this whole team. * With Zion and Jordan Poole being hurt, this season is already feeling like the past several seasons where we say, "Well if this team was healthy then they would be good." * Trey Murphy III is doing all he can and putting up great numbers but he cannot lead this team to victory alone. * The Pelicans take the court again in a back-to-back game on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Lakers at Pelicans) Final Score: 118-104 Rebounds: 45-42 Assists: 28-24 Blocks: 5-3 Steals: 13-11 Turnovers: 17-20 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Austin Reaves, 31; Trey Murphy III, 35 Rebound Leaders: Deandre Ayton, 16; Derik Queen, 10 Assist Leaders: Luka Dončić, 12; Saddiq Bey, Saddiq Bey, 7 My Player of the Game: Jeremiah Fears Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Jeremiah Fears had seven steals in the game, which is one away from the Pelicans franchise record, which is currently held by Chris Paul. * Trey Murphy III has returned to his all-star glory in the last three games. He needs one other guy to step up, and Zion, Fears, or Herb could be that answer . * Speaking of Herb, he is struggling so bad offensively. He doesn't even look like the same player out there so hopefully that gets fixed ASAP. * Following the loss, Willie Green was fired from his head coaching job. * James Borrego will make his first start as head coach on Sunday at 6 pm against the Golden State Warriors at HOME. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Trail Blazers at Pelicans) Final Score: 125-116 Rebounds: 39-35 Assists: 26-28 Blocks: 5-7 Steals: 5-6 Turnovers: 13-10 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Shaedon Sharpe, 35; Derik Queen, 26 Rebound Leaders: Donovan Clingan, 10; Derik Queen, 7 Assist Leaders: Jrue Holiday, 12; Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, 5 My Player of the Game: Derik Queen Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Rookie Derik Queen was so good tonight. He had 16 points in 15 minutes in the first half, and then he did not start the third quarter for whatever reason. He ended the game with 26 points and was the leading scorer for the Pelicans. * Yves Missi was playing great but he was ejected in the second quarter against the Trail Blazers after a clash with Jerami Grant. No one threw any punches so it was dumb that the players were thrown out of the game but the NBA has turned into a soft league. * Chants for Willie Green to be fired were heard in the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. * The Pels play at home on Friday against the Lakers at 7 pm. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Pelicans at Suns) Final Score: 98-121 Rebounds: 40-42 Assists: 18-29 Blocks: 3-7 Steals: 12-12 Turnovers: 23-18 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 21; Grayson Allen, 42 Rebound Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 10; Mark Williams, 6 Assist Leaders: Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Jose' Alvarado, 4; Collin Gillespie, 6 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Grayson Allen scored 42 points and made 10 three-pointers in this game in front of a sold out crowd. How do you let him do that? * Trey Murphy is playing like we all expected him to, putting up big offensive numbers and being a top rebounder. * Some of the rotations make no sense, though, and whether it's his fault or not, Willie Green needs to be fired so the fans can see if this is fixable. * The Pelicans are 2-8 on the season and have more healthy talented in the first 10 games of this season than all of last year put together. However, the team is currently on pace to finish with a 16-66 record, which is somehow even worse than last year. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Pelicans at Mavericks) Final Score: 119-126 Rebounds: 40-43 Assists: 27-31 Blocks: 2-6 Steals: 7-6 Turnovers: 11-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 41; De’Aaron Fox, 24 Rebound Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 9; Victor Wembanyama, 18 Assist Leaders: Derik Queen, 8; Stephon Castle, 14 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Trey Murphy III scored 41 points on 15-for-22 shooting for the Pelicans. He was 5 for 11 on 3-pointers, including a high-arcing 31-footer at the close of the third quarter to stun the sellout crowd. * The Pelicans are 2-7 with the loss while the Spurs are 7-2. The two teams have already played each other twice this season with San Antonio winning both games. The first one went into overtime and this second one was tied up in the third quarter. * Jeremiah Fears Jeremiah Fears had 18 points and Herb Jones added 15 for the short-handed Pelicans, who were without Zion (strained left hamstring), Jordan Poole (strained left quad) and Yves Missi (illness). * The Pelicans look to get back in the win column tonight on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have beaten the Texas State Bobcats 42-39 in a back and forth thriller. FOURTH QUARTER Q4 2:00 Update - Louisiana got the ball back with three minutes left in the game, and just as when it seemed like it would be a three and out, Shelton Sampson was able to make a play as he was open for Lunch and obtained a first down. Followed by three back to back to back offside penalties on Texas State, the Cajuns found themselves in plus territory as time continued to wind down. Q4 3:12 Update - Texas State just led an 8 play, 65-yard touchdown drive in just over three minutes that concluded with a spectacular pass to Chris Dawn Jr. QB Brad Jackson has now thrown for 360 yards and three touchdowns as the Bobcats have made this a 3-point game. Q4 7:05 Update - Texas State has forced Louisiana to a three and out and are about to get the ball back. RB Zylan Perry went down on the 3rd and 8 play where he lost two yards. Texas State is still very much in this game thanks to their 468-yard performance so far through three and a half quarters, which has left the Cajuns defense struggling to slow down the Bobcats. Q4 8:19 Update - Lunch Winfield has been intercepted for a second time this game, also on a pass that was tipped by the receiver. LB Michael Boudoin III caught the interception and gave the Bobcats really good field position on the 38-yard line. Then on the very next play, the Bobcats executed a perfect trick play where the running back ran a sweep before tossing it across body back to Brad Jackson, who found Beau Sparks WIDE open for a 38-yard touchdown pass. Their two point attempt was no good. Louisiana's lead has now dropped to 10, where they are now up 42-32. Q4 12:05 Update - Texas State responded very quickly to UL's touchdown, with a 4 play, 70-yard drive that only took 49 seconds and resulted in a 49-yard touchdown run by WR Beau Sparks. The Bobcats did go for two to make it a 14-point game, but failed as Brad Jackson throws a way-too-tall one to Chris Dawn Jr. Louisiana up 42-26. Q4 13:02 Update - After a very slow third quarter, the Cajuns found the end zone for a sixth time today, this time for Lunch Winfield's second rushing touchdown and fifth total touchdown. An offsides and a face mask penalty by Texas State helped revive this Cajuns offense who was quiet all second half to get them the score, ending a five minute 51-yard drive as the Cajuns look to milk the clock. THIRD QUARTER End of Q3 Update - The Cajuns lead the Texas State Bobcats 35-20 at the end of the quarter. The Cajuns have yet to score in the second half, only moving the ball for 16 yards on 9 plays. Q3 2:57 Update - The first points of the third quarter go to Texas State on a 24-yard field goal that cut their deficit down to 15. It was a 12 play, 67-yard drive that included a 40-yard pass to Chris Dawn Jr. Texas State QB Brad Jackson now has 240 yards passing. Q3 7:17 Update - After forcing a turnover on downs, the Cajuns trotted their offense out in an attempt to extend their lead, but false start and personal foul penalties put the Cajuns back in 1st and Breaux Bridge situation and was forced to punt on fourth and long. The Bobcats now have the ball on their own 27-yard line after a poor punt. Q3 12:34 Update - Louisiana opens the third quarter with possession of the ball, however, they turn it over after Lunch Winfield's pass to KeDarius Wade got picked off of a tip by Wade. Bobby Crosby gives the Bobcats good field position on their own 40-yard line as they look to shrink the deficit. SECOND QUARTER Halftime Update - Make it four touchdowns for Lunch Winfield, who ran for a 1-yard touchdown to conclude a 10 play, 64-yard drive to give the Cajuns a 35-17 lead in the final seconds of the first half. This drive was filled with big plays, with a 16-yard pass to TE Trey Miller and a Zylan Perry run for 10 yards. A combined 540 yards now for both teams as they head into the locker room. This game was filled with huge plays from both teams, and all five red zone opportunities for both teams ending in successful scoring attempts. The Cajuns end the half 8-9 on third downs and nearly 2/3rds of the total first half possession time. Q2 4:16 Update - Texas State just led a five play, 77 yard touchdown drive that concluded with a touchdown pass to Titus Lyons. The Cajuns defense had no answers for the Bobcats as Brad Jackson and Co. moved the ball swiftly and efficiently. Bobcats now only trail 28-17. Q2 5:36 Update - Lunch Winfield has now thrown three touchdown passes in the first half of this game after a 12-yard pass to Shelton Sampson, who now has two touchdown catches this game. The Cajuns continue to take advantage of great field position and moving the ball well, averaging 6.7 yards per play. Q2 6:58 Update - Texas State's scoring search fails after Brad Jackson fumbled the ball as he was winding back to throw, forced by Jordan Lawson, and recovered by Cameron Whitfield to give the Cajuns great field position in the red zone. This now makes it two straight turnovers by Brad Jackson and the Texas State offense in back-to-back drives. Q2 8:29 Update - Louisiana finds the end zone again with a 12-yard touchdown run by Bill Davis. Redshirt freshman WR Landon Strother, who is in replacing WR Terrance Williams who was injured earlier in the game on a kickoff return, has played tremendously so far, catching a 14-yard pass on this drive. Q2 10:15 Update - Texas State QB Brad Jackson on 3rd and 4 on their own 21 throws an interception off of a tipped pass to his intended receiver, Chris Dawn Jr, caught by S Kody Jackson. The Cajuns now have great field position as they look to extend their lead. Q2 11:24 Update - Louisiana QB Lunch Winfield finds TE Caden Jensen for a WIDE open pass in blown coverage, leading to a 27-yard touchdown. The Cajuns now find themselves up 14-10 against the Bobcats following a 10 play, 94-yard drive, filled with lots of decisive plays by Lunch Winfield. FIRST QUARTER Q1 0:27 Update - Following a three-and-out by Louisiana, Texas State's Lincoln Pare found a huge open hole in the Cajuns defense for a 54-yard touchdown run to put the Bobcats up 10-7. Q1 4:45 Update - Texas State is on the board after an eight play 68-yard drive that concluded with a 25-yard field goal by Tyler Robles. Following a holding penalty on the Bobcats, Brad Jackson threw a 62-yard pass to a wide-open Beau Sparks that set them up inside the 25. However, the Cajuns defense held up well, even after a roughing the passer penalty, to only force three points. Q1 8:06 Update - After a three-and-out by Texas State, WR Shelton Sampson catches a 10-yard pass by Lunch Winfield to conclude a 10 play, 80-yard drive by Louisiana. Zylan Perry and Bill Davis on a combined five carries ran for a total of 52 yards on this drive. This makes it four straight games where the Cajuns score on their opening possession.