nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down New York 96-87 - Match Report
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Brandon Ingram as New Orleans ran past New York 96-87 on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 223.5.
Zion Williamson had 24 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 12 points. CJ McCollum had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Brandon Ingram was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
New York got 18 points from RJ Barrett in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson contributed 5 assists for the Knicks, while Mitchell Robinson had 15 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 55-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 59-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Golden State looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Cleveland.