nba Game Recap
Pelicans Fall 116-113 Against Los Angeles - Game Recap
The Pelicans were burned for 35 points by Norman Powell on Monday as the Clippers picked up a 116-113 win at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Clippers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 218.5.
James Harden had 27 points for Los Angeles and Ivica Zubac chipped in with 20 points. Kris Dunn had 6 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
New Orleans got 33 points from CJ McCollum in a losing cause and another 18 points from Herbert Jones. Dejounte Murray contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Dejounte Murray had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 62-56 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Los Angeles as they grabbed 40 boards, while New Orleans only had 35
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Spurs. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.