nba Game Recap
Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap - Pistons Win 127-81
New Orleans was run off the court by the Pistons on Monday as Detroit blasted the Pelicans 127-81 at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pistons were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 235.0.
Cade Cunningham had 24 points for Detroit and Simone Fontecchio chipped in with 23 points. Cade Cunningham had 8 assists for the Pistons, while Jalen Duren was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
New Orleans got 30 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 12 points from Yves Missi. CJ McCollum contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Yves Missi had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Detroit were victorious, as the score was 63-32 at the break.
Detroit won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-39.
Detroit looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Heat. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.