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New Orleans Defeats Memphis 144-113 - Recap

The Pelicans blew out Memphis on Tuesday, running up the score in a 144-113 win at FedExForum.

New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 232.0.

New Orleans got 31 points from Zion Williamson and another 27 points from Josh Hart. Brandon Ingram contributed 7 assists, while Josh Hart cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

The Grizzlies got a 28-point performance from Ja Morant, who was supported by 19 points from Kyle Anderson. Ja Morant had 8 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Ja Morant grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 63-58 at the break.

The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 47 boards, while Memphis only had 32

New Orleans heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Memphis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma City.