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Clippers Fall 127-120 Against New Orleans - Game Recap
CJ McCollum scored 23 points leading the Pelicans to a 127-120 victory over Los Angeles at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday.
The Pelicans were a +8.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 222.5.
Zion Williamson had 22 points for New Orleans and Trey Murphy III chipped in with 21 points. Zion Williamson had 12 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Clippers got a 29-point performance from Kawhi Leonard, who was supported by 25 points from James Harden. James Harden had 17 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Ivica Zubac grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 61-51 at the break.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-34.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Magic. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.