nba Game Recap
New Orleans Defeats Oklahoma City 113-110 - Recap
The Thunder were burned for 34 points by Brandon Ingram on Wednesday as the Pelicans picked up a 113-110 win at Paycom Center.
The Pelicans won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Jonas Valanciunas had 19 points for New Orleans and Devonte' Graham chipped in with 15 points. Devonte' Graham had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
The Thunder got a 33-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 17 points from Kenrich Williams. Josh Giddey had 7 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Josh Giddey grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break losing 51-45 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-42.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Oklahoma City, they head home to face Los Angeles.