nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Los Angeles 127-119 - Match Report
Portland got 48 points and 10 assists from Damian Lillard en route to a 127-119 victory over Los Angeles on Friday at Staples Center.
Portland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +13.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 231.5.
Hassan Whiteside had 30 points for Portland and CJ McCollum chipped in with 19 points. Damian Lillard had 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Hassan Whiteside was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Lakers got a 37-point performance from Anthony Davis, who was supported by 22 points from LeBron James. LeBron James had 10 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break losing 62-60 before taking care of business in the second half.
Los Angeles had a 61-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act home to face Utah looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head on the road to face Sacramento.