The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 113-105, at Smoothie King Center on Friday.

There were nine ties and 16 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 11 points. With that said, New Orleans finished the game on a 14-5 run over the closing five minutes to complete their win. The Knicks missed five of their final six shots and committed two turnovers in that closing stretch. New Orleans shot 53 percent from the field and 95 percent from the free-throw line, while New York shot 43 percent from the field and 75 percent from the charity stripe. The Pels also out-assisted the Knicks, 27-19.

The Knicks (47-34) were led by RJ Barrett, collecting 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Immanuel Quickley compiled 24 points, five rebounds and two assists. Quentin Grimes generated 14 points, two rebounds and two assists, while Obi Toppin totaled 10 points and four rebounds. Josh Hart led the bench with eight points, six rebounds and two assists.

The Pelicans (42-39) were led by Trey Murphy, tallying 31 points, three rebounds and two assists. CJ McCollum had 23 points, five rebounds and four assists. Brandon Ingram finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Herbert Jones accrued 15 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Jonas Valanciunas provided eight points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.

Both teams will close out their regular season on Sunday, with New Orleans traveling to face the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York playing host to the Indiana Pacers.