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Pelicans Fall 142-120 Against Charlotte - Game Recap
The Hornets blew out New Orleans on Friday, running up the score in a 142-120 win at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Hornets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 225.5.
Charlotte got 26 points from Miles Bridges and another 25 points from Terry Rozier. LaMelo Ball contributed 9 assists, while Miles Bridges cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
New Orleans got 32 points from Trey Murphy III in a losing cause and another 19 points from Devonte' Graham. Herbert Jones contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Trey Murphy III had 9 rebounds.
Charlotte led at halftime, 61-55.
New Orleans had a 40-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Charlotte takes its act on the road to face Oklahoma City looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Houston.