nba Game Recap
Denver Falls 114-93 to Lakers - Recap
Denver was run off the court by the Lakers on Thursday as Los Angeles blasted the Nuggets 114-93 at Staples Center.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 217.0.
Los Angeles got 27 points from LeBron James and another 21 points from Dennis Schroder. LeBron James contributed 10 assists, while LeBron James cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Denver got 20 points from Jamal Murray in a losing cause and another 16 points from Monte Morris. Nikola Jokic contributed 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Paul Millsap had 10 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break losing 58-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 43-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Detroit looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Sacramento.