nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Recap - Pistons Win 136-130
New Orleans was scorched by Ronald Holland II for 26 points as the Pistons defeated the Pelicans 136-130 in NBA action on Sunday.
Detroit did not, however, defeat the Pelicans against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 225.0.
Detroit got 22 points from Jalen Duren and another 20 points from Marcus Sasser. Ronald Holland II contributed 6 assists, while Jalen Duren cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
New Orleans got 40 points from CJ McCollum in a losing cause and another 25 points from Jordan Hawkins. Kelly Olynyk contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Karlo Matkovic had 11 rebounds.
Detroit led at halftime, 68-59.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.
Detroit looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.