nba Game Recap
Pelicans Fall 113-93 Against Orlando - Game Recap
The Magic blew out New Orleans on Thursday, running up the score in a 113-93 win at Smoothie King Center.
Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 215.5.
Orlando got 34 points from Paolo Banchero and another 27 points from Franz Wagner. Franz Wagner contributed 5 assists, while Paolo Banchero cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
New Orleans got 20 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Trey Murphy III. Zion Williamson contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 68-38 at the break.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-39.
Orlando heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.