nba Game Recap
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - New Orleans Wins 120-90
Toronto was run off the court by the Pelicans on Monday as New Orleans blasted the Raptors 120-90 at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 219.5.
New Orleans got 23 points from CJ McCollum and another 18 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Brandon Ingram contributed 8 assists, while Brandon Ingram cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Toronto got 20 points from Fred VanVleet in a losing cause and another 18 points from Pascal Siakam. Fred VanVleet contributed 2 assists for the Raptors, while Khem Birch had 6 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 60-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 47 boards, while Toronto only had 44
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Memphis looking for another win. For Toronto, they head on the road to face Minnesota.