Jordan Nwora double-double not enough as Bucks fall to Pelicans

Jordan Nwora left it all on the court but was not enough as shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks were beaten 116-112 by New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

The Nigeria international was called upon again after injuries to Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounpo.

And he gave a good account of himself during the normal and overtime.

Jordan Nwora had 14 points, 13 rebounds as the reigning champs loss on Friday night.

Nwora was also involved in in an incident in the over time when Nwora fouled Ingram on a missed corner 3 by advancing into the Pelicans forward’s landing area.

Officials reviewed replays and ruled it a flagrant foul, meaning Ingram would get three free throws and New Orleans would retain possession.

Ingram missed two of three free throws, but Graham hit his final 3 after New Orleans inbounded to put the Pelicans ahead 112-10.