nba Game Recap
New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap - Knicks Win 123-117
New York got 35 points from RJ Barrett en route to a 123-117 victory over New Orleans on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.
The Knicks earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 214.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Kemba Walker had 19 points for New York and Evan Fournier chipped in with 19 points. RJ Barrett had 6 assists for the Knicks, while RJ Barrett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Pelicans got a 27-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who was supported by 17 points from Devonte' Graham. Devonte' Graham had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 63-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-37.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Phoenix.