nba Game Recap
Orlando Defeats New Orleans 115-110 - Recap
The Magic got a 21-point performance from Wendell Carter Jr., who added 12 rebounds as Orlando ran past New Orleans 115-110 on Thursday at Smoothie King Center.
Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 212.5.
Terrence Ross had 19 points for Orlando and Chasson Randle chipped in with 15 points. Terrence Ross had 5 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Pelicans got a 31-point performance from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was supported by 17 points from James Johnson. Eric Bledsoe had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Josh Hart grabbed 17 rebounds.
Orlando led at halftime, 52-45.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-49.
Next game, Orlando takes its act on the road to face Utah looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Atlanta.