nba Game Recap
Pelicans Down Philadelphia 103-95 - Match Report
Zion Williamson scored 23 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for New Orleans on Friday, leading the Pelicans to a 103-95 victory over Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center.
New Orleans won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 222.0.
New Orleans got 19 points from Naji Marshall and another 17 points from Brandon Ingram. Brandon Ingram contributed 5 assists, while Zion Williamson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The 76ers got a 21-point performance from Tobias Harris, who was supported by 20 points from Kelly Oubre Jr.. Kyle Lowry had 7 assists in a losing cause for Philadelphia, while Paul Reed grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break winning 63-34 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-42.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the Hawks. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.