nba Game Recap
Recap - Pelicans Defeat Houston 110-99
The Pelicans got a 25-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who added 14 rebounds as New Orleans ran past Houston 110-99 on Wednesday at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 231.0.
Brandon Ingram had 24 points for New Orleans and CJ McCollum chipped in with 19 points. Brandon Ingram had 4 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Rockets got a 31-point performance from Jalen Green, who was supported by 17 points from Cam Whitmore. Fred VanVleet had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 61-54 at the break.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 56-29.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act on the road to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Toronto.