nba Game Recap
Phoenix Falls 124-121 to Pelicans - Recap
The Suns were burned for 28 points by Brandon Ingram on Thursday as the Pelicans picked up a 124-121 win at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 234.5.
New Orleans got 26 points from JJ Redick and another 23 points from Jrue Holiday. Jrue Holiday contributed 9 assists, while Kenrich Williams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Phoenix got 25 points from Kelly Oubre Jr. in a losing cause and another 19 points from Devin Booker. Devin Booker contributed 7 assists for the Suns, while Kelly Oubre Jr. had 6 rebounds.
New Orleans trailed at halftime, 66-59.
New Orleans had a 44-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Jazz. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.