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Pelicans Fall 119-109 Against Oklahoma City - Game Recap
The Thunder got a 31-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City handed New Orleans a 119-109 defeat on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 222.0.
Oklahoma City got 27 points from Jalen Williams and another 14 points from Luguentz Dort. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 5 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Dejounte Murray, who was supported by 24 points from Herbert Jones. CJ McCollum had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Dejounte Murray grabbed 9 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 77-51.
The rebound battle favored Oklahoma City as they grabbed 45 boards, while New Orleans only had 35
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Dallas looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face San Antonio.