nba Game Recap
Nuggets Fall 107-88 Against New Orleans - Game Recap
The Pelicans got a 31-point performance from Brandon Ingram, who added 11 rebounds as New Orleans ran past Denver 107-88 on Thursday at Ball Arena.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 224.5.
New Orleans got 23 points from CJ McCollum and another 15 points from Trey Murphy III. Brandon Ingram contributed 10 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 21-point performance from Jamal Murray, who was supported by 19 points from Bruce Brown. Jamal Murray had 7 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Jeff Green grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 50-40 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-40.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Clippers. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.