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Pelicans Fall 104-93 Against New York - Game Recap
Jalen Brunson went off for 39 points and added 1 rebounds leading New York to a 104-93 win over New Orleans on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.
New York was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 223.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
New York got 18 points from Mikal Bridges and another 16 points from OG Anunoby. Jalen Brunson contributed 6 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Trey Murphy III, who was supported by 14 points from Dejounte Murray. Dejounte Murray had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Dejounte Murray grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break losing 49-45 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-42.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Denver.