nba Game Recap
Pelicans Fall 111-106 Against Los Angeles - Game Recap
Kawhi Leonard went off for 28 points and added 6 rebounds leading Los Angeles over New Orleans, 111-106, on Wednesday at Staples Center.
Los Angeles won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 216.0.
Paul George had 27 points for Los Angeles and Serge Ibaka chipped in with 12 points. Kawhi Leonard had 9 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Pelicans got a 37-point performance from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was supported by 22 points from Brandon Ingram. Steven Adams had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jaxson Hayes grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Clippers hit the break winning 61-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-36.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face Sacramento looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.