nba Game Recap
Mavericks Fall 112-103 Against New Orleans - Game Recap
The Mavericks were burned for 38 points by Zion Williamson on Saturday as the Pelicans picked up a 112-103 win at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 224.0.
New Orleans got 20 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and another 19 points from Brandon Ingram. Zion Williamson contributed 6 assists, while Josh Hart cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Dallas got 30 points from Tim Hardaway Jr. in a losing cause and another 24 points from Jalen Brunson. Dorian Finney-Smith contributed 4 assists for the Mavericks, while Boban Marjanovic had 11 rebounds.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-38.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Celtics. Dallas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma City.