nba Game Recap
Lakers Down New York 101-99 - Match Report
Los Angeles got 23 points from Kyle Kuzma en route to a 101-99 victory over New York on Tuesday at Staples Center.
Los Angeles did not, however, defeat the Knicks against the spread, which closed at -2.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 210.0.
Los Angeles got 20 points from Anthony Davis and another 16 points from Andre Drummond. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 10 assists, while Andre Drummond cleaned the glass with 18 rebounds.
The Knicks got a 31-point performance from Julius Randle, who was supported by 27 points from Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose had 6 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Julius Randle grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 56-55 at the break.
Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-41.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Rockets. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.