nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Falls 129-109 to Pelicans - Recap
New Orleans cruised to victory on Sunday, running Los Angeles out of the gym and running up a 129-109 score at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 233.0.
Zion Williamson had 26 points for New Orleans and Brandon Ingram chipped in with 26 points. CJ McCollum had 9 assists for the Pelicans, while Larry Nance Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Lakers got a 34-point performance from LeBron James, who was supported by 20 points from Anthony Davis. Austin Reaves had 9 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 74-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-35.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Brooklyn looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Miami.