nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Wrap - New Orleans Wins 122-115
New Orleans got 27 points from Lonzo Ball en route to a 122-115 victory over Houston on Sunday at Toyota Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 220.0.
New Orleans got 19 points from Eric Bledsoe and another 18 points from James Johnson. Lonzo Ball contributed 9 assists, while Willy Hernangomez cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 26-point performance from Kelly Olynyk, who was supported by 19 points from Jae'Sean Tate. D.J. Augustin had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Christian Wood grabbed 12 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 70-59.
New Orleans had a 55-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act on the road to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Phoenix.