nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Atlanta 116-107
Brandon Ingram went off for 30 points and added 3 rebounds leading New Orleans to a 116-107 win over Atlanta on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 237.0.
CJ McCollum had 21 points for New Orleans and Trey Murphy III chipped in with 16 points. Brandon Ingram had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Atlanta got 22 points from Bogdan Bogdanovic in a losing cause and another 19 points from Dejounte Murray. Trae Young contributed 16 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 8 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 62-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans had a 47-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cavaliers. The Hawks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Phoenix.