nba Game Recap
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap - Thunder Win 119-112
The Pelicans were burned for 26 points by Jalen Williams on Tuesday as the Thunder picked up a 119-112 win at Smoothie King Center.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 223.0.
Josh Giddey had 25 points for Oklahoma City and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in with 24 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 8 assists for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Pelicans got a 29-point performance from Zion Williamson, who was supported by 23 points from CJ McCollum. Zion Williamson had 10 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while CJ McCollum grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Thunder hit the break winning 73-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Oklahoma City as they grabbed 45 boards, while New Orleans only had 37
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Houston looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Milwaukee.