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Pelicans vs Suns Final: 128-117 - Recap
The Pelicans got a 35-point performance from Zion Williamson as New Orleans handed Phoenix a 128-117 defeat on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 230.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jose Alvarado had 20 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 18 points. Larry Nance Jr. had 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Suns got a 25-point performance from Deandre Ayton, who was supported by 24 points from Chris Paul. Devin Booker had 7 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 55-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans had a 44-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.