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Pelicans vs Hornets Final: 112-107 - Recap

Jonas Valanciunas scored 29 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Orleans over Charlotte, 112-107, on Friday at Spectrum Center.

The Pelicans earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 234.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Zion Williamson had 21 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 19 points. Brandon Ingram had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

The Hornets got a 30-point performance from Terry Rozier, who was supported by 27 points from Miles Bridges. Terry Rozier had 6 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Miles Bridges grabbed 10 rebounds.

New Orleans led at halftime, 50-39.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-39.

New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Hornets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.