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Cavaliers vs Pelicans Final: 116-95 - Recap
The battle between the Cavaliers and Pelicans didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Orleans was handed a 116-95 defeat on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center.
The Cavaliers were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 217.5.
Cleveland got 27 points from Darius Garland and another 17 points from Jarrett Allen. Darius Garland contributed 11 assists, while Jarrett Allen cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 33-point performance from Zion Williamson, who was supported by 20 points from Brandon Ingram. Brandon Ingram had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Zion Williamson grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Cleveland were victorious, as the score was 53-45 at the break.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-43.
Next game, Cleveland takes its act on the road to face Houston looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Los Angeles.