nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Toronto 139-98
New Orleans cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Toronto out of the gym and running up a 139-98 score at Scotiabank Arena.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 230.5.
Trey Murphy III had 34 points for New Orleans and Herbert Jones chipped in with 17 points. Zion Williamson had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Raptors got a 17-point performance from Immanuel Quickley, who was supported by 16 points from Gary Trent Jr.. Kelly Olynyk had 7 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Immanuel Quickley grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 68-45 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 62 boards, while Toronto only had 45
New Orleans heads into a battle against the 76ers. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.