nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Los Angeles 116-106
Zion Williamson poured in 32 points for New Orleans on Friday, as they defeated Los Angeles 116-106 at Crypto.com Arena.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 228.5.
Brandon Ingram had 30 points for New Orleans and Herbert Jones chipped in with 14 points. Brandon Ingram had 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Los Angeles got 34 points from Paul George in a losing cause and another 20 points from Kawhi Leonard. James Harden contributed 10 assists for the Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 56-55 at the break.
New Orleans had a 49-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jazz. The Clippers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.