nba Game Recap
Nets Down New Orleans 120-112 - Match Report
James Harden scored 39 points and chipped in with 12 assists for Brooklyn on Friday, leading the Nets to a 120-112 victory over New Orleans at Smoothie King Center.
The Nets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Brooklyn got 28 points from Kevin Durant and another 24 points from Joe Harris. James Harden contributed 12 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 20-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who was supported by 17 points from Garrett Temple. Tomas Satoransky had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 12 rebounds.
Brooklyn led at halftime, 66-59.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 43 boards, while Brooklyn only had 34
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Oklahoma City looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Memphis.