nba Game Recap
Thunder Down New Orleans 111-110 - Match Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points leading the Thunder to a 111-110 victory over New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 213.0.
Darius Bazley had 20 points for Oklahoma City and Mike Muscala chipped in with 18 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 9 assists for the Thunder, while Darius Bazley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
New Orleans got 29 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 24 points from Brandon Ingram. Steven Adams contributed 10 assists for the Pelicans, while Brandon Ingram had 11 rebounds.
The Thunder hit the break losing 59-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-38.
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Knicks. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Charlotte.