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Los Angeles Falls 128-111 to Pelicans - Recap
Los Angeles was victimized by Brandon Ingram for 36 points as the Pelicans defeated the Lakers 128-111 in NBA action on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 221.5.
Zion Williamson had 27 points for New Orleans and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 18 points. Kira Lewis Jr. had 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Josh Hart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Los Angeles got 18 points from Montrezl Harrell in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kyle Kuzma. Kyle Kuzma contributed 7 assists for the Lakers, while Kyle Kuzma had 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 59-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-34.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Denver looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Philadelphia.