nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Philadelphia 123-115
The 76ers were burned for 38 points by CJ McCollum on Friday as the Pelicans picked up a 123-115 win at Wells Fargo Center.
New Orleans was an underdog by +7.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 219.5.
Jordan Hawkins had 21 points for New Orleans and Dejounte Murray chipped in with 17 points. Jose Alvarado had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Dejounte Murray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The 76ers got a 30-point performance from Tyrese Maxey, who was supported by 25 points from Paul George. Tyrese Maxey had 12 assists in a losing cause for Philadelphia, while Paul George grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 53-47 at the break.
New Orleans had a 44-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Celtics. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Orlando.