nba Game Recap
Denver Falls 113-108 to Pelicans - Recap
Denver was victimized by Brandon Ingram for 30 points as the Pelicans defeated the Nuggets 113-108 in NBA action on Sunday.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 230.0.
Zion Williamson had 30 points for New Orleans and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 20 points. Brandon Ingram had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Denver got 29 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 23 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 10 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 10 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 58-51.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-37.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Lakers. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Orlando.