nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat New Orleans 139-111
Brooklyn cruised to victory on Wednesday, running New Orleans out of the gym and running up a 139-111 score at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 233.5.
Kyrie Irving had 24 points for Brooklyn and LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in with 22 points. Chris Chiozza had 8 assists for the Nets, while Bruce Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Eric Bledsoe, who was supported by 16 points from Zion Williamson. James Johnson had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Willy Hernangomez grabbed 7 rebounds.
Brooklyn led at halftime, 79-59.
Brooklyn had a 45-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lakers. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.