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Toronto Defeats New Orleans 130-122 - Recap
Pascal Siakam scored 34 points and added 18 rebounds for a double-double, leading Toronto over New Orleans, 130-122, on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena.
Bettors who backed the Raptors were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 229.5.
Fred VanVleet had 34 points for Toronto and Kyle Lowry chipped in with 22 points. Fred VanVleet had 7 assists for the Raptors, while Pascal Siakam was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
New Orleans got 22 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 16 points from JJ Redick. Jrue Holiday contributed 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Josh Hart had 10 rebounds.
Toronto trailed at halftime, 61-56.
Toronto won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-53.
Toronto heads into a battle against the Celtics. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.