nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Denver 101-94 - Match Report
The Pelicans got a 29-point performance from Brandon Ingram as New Orleans ran past Denver 101-94 on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans was an underdog by +2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 217.5.
Brandon Boston Jr. had 19 points for New Orleans and Trey Murphy III chipped in with 17 points. Brandon Ingram had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Yves Missi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Nuggets got a 24-point performance from Michael Porter Jr., who was supported by 18 points from Peyton Watson. Jamal Murray had 8 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Dario Saric grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 59-54 at the break.
New Orleans had a 56-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Memphis.