nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Defeats New Orleans 112-95 - Recap
LeBron James scored 21 points and chipped in with 11 assists for Los Angeles on Friday, leading the Lakers to a 112-95 victory over New Orleans at Staples Center.
The Lakers were a -8.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 218.5.
Anthony Davis had 17 points for Los Angeles and Montrezl Harrell chipped in with 16 points. LeBron James had 11 assists for the Lakers, while Kyle Kuzma was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
New Orleans got 21 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 20 points from Brandon Ingram. Brandon Ingram contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 58-57 at the break.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-44.
Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Warriors. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Sacramento.