nba Game Recap
Portland Falls 102-94 to Pelicans - Recap
The Pelicans got 21 points from Jrue Holiday as New Orleans ran past Portland 102-94 on Monday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
New Orleans was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 230.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brandon Ingram had 19 points for New Orleans and JJ Redick chipped in with 16 points. Jrue Holiday had 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Portland got 23 points from Carmelo Anthony in a losing cause and another 20 points from CJ McCollum. Damian Lillard contributed 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Hassan Whiteside had 16 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break losing 56-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 55 boards, while Portland only had 48
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.