nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Portland 105-103
New Orleans earned a 105-103 victory over Portland on Friday, getting 24 points from Jordan Hawkins at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 219.5.
Brandon Ingram had 21 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 20 points. Zion Williamson had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 34-point performance from Jerami Grant, who was supported by 24 points from Anfernee Simons. Anfernee Simons had 7 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break losing 47-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland had a 48-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.