nba Game Recap
Indiana Falls 120-98 to Pelicans - Recap
New Orleans cruised to victory on Saturday, running Indiana out of the gym and running up a 120-98 score at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 217.5.
Brandon Ingram had 24 points for New Orleans and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 20 points. Jrue Holiday had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Indiana got 25 points from Aaron Holiday in a losing cause and another 20 points from T.J. Warren. T.J. McConnell contributed 6 assists for the Pacers, while Domantas Sabonis had 16 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 48-45 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 49 boards, while Indiana only had 46
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Rockets. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.