nba Game Recap
New Orleans Defeats Los Angeles 131-126 - Recap
Brandon Ingram poured in 35 points for New Orleans on Saturday, as they defeated Los Angeles 131-126 at Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans were a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 233.5.
CJ McCollum had 23 points for New Orleans and Trey Murphy III chipped in with 21 points. CJ McCollum had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Lakers got a 34-point performance from Anthony Davis, who was supported by 27 points from LeBron James. Dennis Schroder had 10 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break losing 72-61 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-44.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Sacramento looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Oklahoma City.