nba Game Recap
Recap - Thunder Defeat New Orleans 123-118
Danilo Gallinari scored 29 points for Oklahoma City on Thursday, leading the Thunder to a 123-118 victory over New Orleans at Smoothie King Center.
Oklahoma City was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 234.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Dennis Schroder had 22 points for Oklahoma City and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in with 17 points. Chris Paul had 12 assists for the Thunder, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
New Orleans got 32 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 24 points from JJ Redick. Jrue Holiday contributed 11 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors had 9 rebounds.
The Thunder hit the break winning 66-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 46 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 40
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Denver looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Portland.