nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Denver 112-100 - Match Report
New Orleans got 31 points from Brandon Ingram en route to a 112-100 victory over Denver on Wednesday at Pepsi Center.
Bettors who backed the Pelicans were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.0.
Jrue Holiday had 20 points for New Orleans and Josh Hart chipped in with 16 points. Derrick Favors had 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Derrick Favors was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Denver got 23 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jerami Grant. Monte Morris contributed 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 10 rebounds.
New Orleans led at halftime, 58-55.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 52 boards, while Denver only had 40
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Pacers. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.