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Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap - Pelicans Win 122-107
Denver was scorched by Jahlil Okafor for 26 points as the Pelicans defeated the Nuggets 122-107 in NBA action on Thursday.
New Orleans was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 224.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brandon Ingram had 25 points for New Orleans and Frank Jackson chipped in with 21 points. Lonzo Ball had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
The Nuggets got a 15-point performance from Michael Porter Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Jerami Grant. Monte Morris had 8 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Mason Plumlee grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 56-52 at the break.
New Orleans had a 37-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act on the road to face Oklahoma City looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Orlando.