nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Indiana 124-117 - Match Report
Jrue Holiday scored 31 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading New Orleans over Indiana, 124-117, on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 224.0.
JJ Redick had 23 points for New Orleans and Lonzo Ball chipped in with 15 points. Jrue Holiday had 10 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Indiana got 26 points from Jeremy Lamb in a losing cause and another 22 points from T.J. Warren. Domantas Sabonis contributed 6 assists for the Pacers, while Myles Turner had 8 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 60-55.
New Orleans had a 53-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.