nba Game Recap
Recap - Jazz Defeat New Orleans 115-104
Utah got 29 points from Donovan Mitchell en route to a 115-104 victory over New Orleans on Monday at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Jazz were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 229.5.
Utah got 22 points from Mike Conley and another 21 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. Mike Conley contributed 7 assists, while Rudy Gobert cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
New Orleans got 25 points from Jonas Valanciunas in a losing cause and another 15 points from Josh Hart. Brandon Ingram contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Utah were victorious, as the score was 52-49 at the break.
New Orleans had a 47-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Utah looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nuggets. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Phoenix.