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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - New Orleans Wins 116-104

The Cavaliers were burned for 29 points by Brandon Ingram on Friday as the Pelicans picked up a 116-104 win at Smoothie King Center.

The Pelicans earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -13.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 236.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Zion Williamson had 24 points for New Orleans and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 22 points. Lonzo Ball had 12 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

The Cavaliers got a 31-point performance from Collin Sexton, who was supported by 16 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Matthew Dellavedova had 6 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Kevin Love grabbed 7 rebounds.

New Orleans led at halftime, 70-55.

The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 49 boards, while Cleveland only had 34

New Orleans heads into a battle against the Lakers. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.