nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Recap - Pelicans Win 117-110
Jahlil Okafor scored 25 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for New Orleans on Monday, leading the Pelicans to a 117-110 victory over Detroit at Little Caesars Arena.
New Orleans was an underdog by +5.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 221.5.
Nicolo Melli had 20 points for New Orleans and Lonzo Ball chipped in with 17 points. Lonzo Ball had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Jahlil Okafor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Pistons got a 23-point performance from Derrick Rose, who was supported by 18 points from Christian Wood. Derrick Rose had 8 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Andre Drummond grabbed 10 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 63-52.
New Orleans had a 61-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jazz. The Pistons will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.