Derik Queen didn’t just have a breakout moment ; he delivered a statement performance that may go down as one of the most shocking early-career explosions of the season. In a thrilling late finish, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 132-131, and the rookie center was the engine behind the comeback, especially in a third quarter that instantly became historic.

Queen recorded 21 points , 4 rebounds, and 5 assists with ZERO turnovers on PERFECT shooting in the third quarter, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to post a quarter with 20+ points without a miss or turnover.

The efficiency left the crowd stunned, and the Spurs' defense scrambling. Expand Tweet

Queen finished the night with a dominant stat line:

31 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 blocks, a

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