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Pelicans Fall 114-111 Against Phoenix - Game Recap

Deandre Ayton scored 28 points and added 17 rebounds for a double-double, leading Phoenix over New Orleans, 114-111, on Friday at Smoothie King Center.

Phoenix was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 215.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Chris Paul had 28 points for Phoenix and Mikal Bridges chipped in with 17 points. Chris Paul had 14 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.

New Orleans got 34 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 30 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 59-48 at the break.

The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 45 boards, while Phoenix only had 35