nba Game Recap
New Orleans Defeats Los Angeles 132-127 - Recap
Jrue Holiday poured in 36 points for New Orleans on Thursday, as they defeated Los Angeles 132-127 at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 233.0.
New Orleans got 23 points from Frank Jackson and another 20 points from Derrick Favors. Jrue Holiday contributed 7 assists, while Derrick Favors cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 33 points from Paul George in a losing cause and another 31 points from Lou Williams. Lou Williams contributed 9 assists for the Clippers, while Paul George had 9 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 72-59.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-37.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act on the road to face Miami looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Atlanta.