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Pelicans Rookie Derik Queen Logs Triple-Double as 20-Point Perfect Quarter Is Reported

Team channels confirmed a rookie triple-double, with outlets reporting conflicting details on the quarter and points.

Overview

  • The Pelicans’ official account confirmed Queen recorded a triple-double against the Spurs and noted he is the first rookie to do so this season.
  • Multiple outlets reported he produced a 20-plus-point quarter without a miss, with disagreement on whether it occurred in the opening period or the third.
  • ClutchPoints published differing final lines for Queen—31 points versus 33—though both accounts include 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and one cites four blocks.
  • Reports also conflict on the game result and score, with one story listing a Spurs win (135-132) and another a Pelicans win (132-131).
  • The 20-year-old rookie, drafted 13th by Atlanta and traded to New Orleans for Asa Newell and a future first-round pick, is averaging 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists.