nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Wrap - New Orleans Wins 128-125
Trey Murphy III scored 23 points leading the Pelicans to a 128-125 victory over Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Friday.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 233.0.
Jaxson Hayes had 21 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 17 points. CJ McCollum had 11 assists for the Pelicans, while Naji Marshall was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Thunder got a 44-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 20 points from Josh Giddey. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 6 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 64-46 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 55 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 47
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pacers. The Thunder will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Antonio.