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NBA FINAL RECAPSmoothie King Center · Oct 17, 8:00 AM PHT
New Orleans Pelicans Defeat Washington Wizards 107–106: Game Highlights & Short Recap
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Washington Wizards 107–106 to claim a 1-point victory in NBA action at Smoothie King Center. After a tightly contested opening half (Washington Wizards 53 – New Orleans Pelicans 54), New Orleans Pelicans broke the game open in the decisive Q1 (26–25) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Washington Wizards 26 – New Orleans Pelicans 26), New Orleans Pelicans protected their 1-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- New Orleans Pelicans Leading Scorer: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- New Orleans Pelicans Frontcourt & Playmaking: 22 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q1.
- Washington Wizards Top Performer: 28 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST in 37 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 106 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 107 |