nba Game Recap
Raptors Down New Orleans 113-104 - Match Report
Jakob Poeltl scored 21 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Toronto over New Orleans, 113-104, on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.5.
Toronto got 21 points from Scottie Barnes and another 17 points from RJ Barrett. Scottie Barnes contributed 8 assists, while Jakob Poeltl cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
New Orleans got 31 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 22 points from CJ McCollum. Dejounte Murray contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Javonte Green had 7 rebounds.
The Raptors hit the break winning 56-40 before taking care of business in the second half.
Toronto won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-46.
Next game, Toronto takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Dallas.