nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Memphis 139-111 - Match Report
New Orleans cruised to victory on Friday, running Memphis out of the gym and running up a 139-111 score at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 241.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Zion Williamson had 24 points for New Orleans and Brandon Ingram chipped in with 20 points. Lonzo Ball had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Josh Hart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Memphis got 18 points from Jonas Valanciunas in a losing cause and another 16 points from Ja Morant. Kyle Anderson contributed 3 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jonas Valanciunas had 8 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 66-59.
New Orleans had a 57-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Rockets. Memphis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.