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Pelicans Fall 114-112 Against Houston - Game Recap
Jalen Green scored 25 points for Houston on Friday, leading the Rockets to a 114-112 victory over New Orleans at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Rockets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 228.0.
Houston got 20 points from Kevin Porter Jr. and another 17 points from Alperen Sengun. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 31-point performance from Brandon Ingram, who was supported by 22 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Brandon Ingram had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 17 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 54-49 at the break.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-35.