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New Orleans Defeats Milwaukee 131-126 - Recap
New Orleans got 28 points from Brandon Ingram en route to a 131-126 victory over Milwaukee on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans were a +6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 230.0.
New Orleans got 27 points from Lonzo Ball and another 25 points from Eric Bledsoe. Lonzo Ball contributed 8 assists, while Steven Adams cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.
The Bucks got a 38-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was supported by 22 points from Jrue Holiday. Khris Middleton had 8 assists in a losing cause for Milwaukee, while Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 68-45 at the break.
Milwaukee had a 49-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Houston looking for another win. For Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Charlotte.