third Quarter Report
The Raptors are on the street however trying no worse for put on. They’re manner out in entrance with an 87-63 lead over the Pelicans.
The Raptors have but to seek out success away from house, in order that they have one thing to show. Victory is inside attain; will this be their fortunate break?
Who’s Taking part in
Toronto Raptors @ New Orleans Pelicans
Present Information: Toronto 4-14, New Orleans 4-14
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- The place: Smoothie King Middle — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: The Sports activities Community
- Observe: CBS Sports App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt without spending a dime. Regional restrictions might apply.)
- Ticket Price: $11.74
What to Know
The New Orleans Pelicans will face off in opposition to the Toronto Raptors at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Smoothie King Middle. The Pelicans have been getting the ball to fall extra currently as they’ve elevated their level totals every of their final three video games.
Final Monday, the Pelicans had been inside placing distance however could not shut the hole as they fell 114-110 to the Pacers. That is two video games in a row now that New Orleans has misplaced by precisely 4 factors.
Regardless of their defeat, the Pelicans noticed a number of gamers rise to the problem and make noteworthy performs. Elfrid Payton, who dropped a double-double on 14 factors and 21 assists, was maybe one of the best of all. With that robust efficiency, Payton is now averaging a formidable 11 assists per recreation.
Regardless that they misplaced, the Pelicans had been working as a unit and completed the sport with 35 assists. That is essentially the most assists they’ve posted since again in April.
In the meantime, whereas it was all tied up 48-48 at halftime, the Raptors weren’t fairly the Pistons’ equal within the second half on Monday. They misplaced 102-100 to Detroit on a last-minute fade away bounce shot From Jaden Ivey. Toronto has struggled in opposition to Detroit not too long ago, as the sport was their fourth consecutive misplaced matchup.
The shedding facet was boosted by Scottie Barnes, who dropped a double-double on 31 factors and 14 rebounds. The dominant efficiency additionally gave him a brand new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven).
New Orleans dropped their report all the way down to 4-14 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the street. As for Toronto, their defeat dropped their report all the way down to an similar 4-14.
Whereas each each let their followers down of their final outings, each nonetheless lined. Trying ahead, the Pelicans are anticipated to win a decent contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This contest might be Toronto’s thirteenth straight because the underdogs (to this point over this stretch they’re 7-5 in opposition to the unfold).
All the pieces got here up roses for the Pelicans in opposition to the Raptors when the groups final performed again in March, because the crew secured a 139-98 victory. In that contest, the Pelicans amassed a halftime lead of 68-45, a formidable feat they will look to repeat on Wednesday.
Odds
New Orleans is a slight 2.5-point favourite in opposition to Toronto, based on the most recent NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Pelicans as a 2-point favourite.
The over/beneath is 222.5 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
New Orleans has received 6 out of their final 10 video games in opposition to Toronto.
- Mar 05, 2024 – New Orleans 139 vs. Toronto 98
- Feb 05, 2024 – New Orleans 138 vs. Toronto 100
- Feb 23, 2023 – Toronto 115 vs. New Orleans 110
- Nov 30, 2022 – New Orleans 126 vs. Toronto 108
- Feb 14, 2022 – New Orleans 120 vs. Toronto 90
- Jan 09, 2022 – Toronto 105 vs. New Orleans 101
- Jan 02, 2021 – New Orleans 120 vs. Toronto 116
- Dec 23, 2020 – New Orleans 113 vs. Toronto 99
- Nov 08, 2019 – Toronto 122 vs. New Orleans 104
- Oct 22, 2019 – Toronto 130 vs. New Orleans 122
