nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Houston 117-107 - Match Report
The Rockets were burned for 26 points by CJ McCollum on Sunday as the Pelicans picked up a 117-107 win at Toyota Center.
The Pelicans were a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 226.0.
Brandon Ingram had 26 points for New Orleans and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 21 points. Brandon Ingram had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Houston got 40 points from Jalen Green in a losing cause and another 25 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Alperen Sengun contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 7 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 64-44.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 39 boards, while Houston only had 36
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Golden State.