nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Los Angeles 94-81 - Match Report
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who added 13 rebounds as New Orleans ran past Los Angeles 94-81 on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 214.5.
Josh Hart had 19 points for New Orleans and Brandon Ingram chipped in with 17 points. Brandon Ingram had 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Clippers got a 19-point performance from Paul George, who was supported by 12 points from Nicolas Batum. Paul George had 6 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Ivica Zubac grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 55-43 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 55 boards, while Los Angeles only had 43
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Pacers. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.