nba Game Recap
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - New Orleans Wins 113-93
New Orleans cruised to victory on Monday, running Indiana out of the gym and running up a 113-93 score at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 234.0.
New Orleans got 22 points from Naji Marshall and another 20 points from Jonas Valanciunas. CJ McCollum contributed 6 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Indiana got 15 points from Bennedict Mathurin in a losing cause and another 14 points from Myles Turner. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 6 assists for the Pacers, while Myles Turner had 8 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 57-38.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-36.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Timberwolves. The Pacers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Atlanta.