nba Game Recap
New Orleans Defeats Memphis 138-131 - Recap
The Grizzlies were burned for 35 points by Herbert Jones on Wednesday as the Pelicans picked up a 138-131 win at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 226.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
CJ McCollum had 31 points for New Orleans and Trey Murphy III chipped in with 30 points. Brandon Ingram had 13 assists for the Pelicans, while CJ McCollum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 40-point performance from Jaren Jackson Jr., who was supported by 25 points from Dillon Brooks. Tyus Jones had 12 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds.
New Orleans trailed at halftime, 69-52.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 49 boards, while New Orleans only had 44
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Memphis, they head on the road to face Milwaukee.