nba Game Recap
New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Wrap - New Orleans Wins 123-104
Trey Murphy III scored 28 points for New Orleans on Thursday, leading the Pelicans to a 123-104 victory over Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The Pelicans were a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 224.5.
New Orleans got 18 points from CJ McCollum and another 17 points from Brandon Ingram. Brandon Ingram contributed 6 assists, while Brandon Ingram cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Cleveland got 20 points from Dean Wade in a losing cause and another 16 points from Isaac Okoro. Craig Porter Jr. contributed 11 assists for the Cavaliers, while Dean Wade had 9 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 66-52.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-35.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rockets. The Cavaliers will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.