nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Brooklyn 112-85 - Match Report
The Pelicans blew out Brooklyn on Tuesday, running up the score in a 112-85 win at Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans were a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 227.5.
CJ McCollum had 16 points for New Orleans and Herbert Jones chipped in with 14 points. CJ McCollum had 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Brooklyn got 17 points from Cameron Johnson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Mikal Bridges. Royce O'Neale contributed 5 assists for the Nets, while Day'Ron Sharpe had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 59-34 at the break.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-43.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.