nba Game Recap
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Final: 93-84 - Recap
New Orleans earned a 93-84 victory over Portland on Saturday, getting 24 points from Trey Murphy III at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Pelicans were a -8.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 219.0.
Brandon Ingram had 17 points for New Orleans and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 16 points. Brandon Ingram had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 24-point performance from Jerami Grant, who was supported by 18 points from Deandre Ayton. Ashton Hagans had 4 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 17 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 47-40.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 42 boards, while New Orleans only had 36
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Minnesota.