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Pelicans Fall 122-90 Against Boston - Game Recap
The battle between the Celtics and Pelicans didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Orleans was handed a 122-90 defeat on Monday at Smoothie King Center.
Boston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 231.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Anfernee Simons had 25 points for Boston and Payton Pritchard chipped in with 18 points. Payton Pritchard had 8 assists for the Celtics, while Neemias Queta was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Pelicans got a 22-point performance from Jordan Poole, who was supported by 12 points from Derik Queen. Trey Murphy III had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Yves Missi grabbed 7 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 65-54.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-35.
Boston heads into a battle against the Cavaliers. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.