nba Game Recap
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Wrap - Los Angeles Wins 128-99
Cleveland was run off the court by the Lakers on Monday as Los Angeles blasted the Cavaliers 128-99 at Staples Center.
The Lakers were a -14.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 221.5.
Los Angeles got 31 points from LeBron James and another 21 points from Dwight Howard. LeBron James contributed 8 assists, while Dwight Howard cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Cleveland got 21 points from Kevin Love in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tristan Thompson. Collin Sexton contributed 4 assists for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Cleveland were victorious, as the score was 48-47 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 45-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Orlando looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.