nba Game Recap
Cavaliers Fall 125-111 Against New Orleans - Game Recap
The Cavaliers were burned for 28 points by Jrue Holiday on Tuesday as the Pelicans picked up a 125-111 win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
New Orleans was a favorite by -8.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 232.0.
New Orleans got 24 points from Brandon Ingram and another 15 points from JJ Redick. Jrue Holiday contributed 8 assists, while Zion Williamson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Cleveland got 24 points from Collin Sexton in a losing cause and another 21 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Larry Nance Jr. contributed 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Larry Nance Jr. had 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 74-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland had a 46-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Grizzlies. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.