nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - New Orleans Wins 112-104
The Pelicans got a 34-point performance from Zion Williamson as New Orleans handed Los Angeles a 112-104 defeat on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 218.5.
Trey Murphy III had 14 points for New Orleans and Brandon Ingram chipped in with 13 points. Brandon Ingram had 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Los Angeles got 26 points from Paul George in a losing cause and another 23 points from Kawhi Leonard. Paul George contributed 6 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 50-44 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 40 boards, while Los Angeles only had 37
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.