nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Wrap - New Orleans Wins 110-98
CJ McCollum went off for 25 points and added 3 rebounds leading New Orleans over Washington, 110-98, on Sunday at Capital One Arena.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 231.5.
New Orleans got 22 points from Trey Murphy III and another 16 points from Yves Missi. Dejounte Murray contributed 12 assists, while Dejounte Murray cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Wizards got a 28-point performance from Kyle Kuzma, who was supported by 18 points from Alexandre Sarr. Malcolm Brogdon had 5 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Alexandre Sarr grabbed 11 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 60-45.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 49 boards, while Washington only had 46
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face Houston.