nba Game Recap
Lakers Fall 113-100 Against Phoenix - Game Recap
Devin Booker scored 47 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Phoenix over Los Angeles, 113-100, on Thursday at Staples Center.
Bettors who backed the Suns were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 208.0.
Jae Crowder had 18 points for Phoenix and Mikal Bridges chipped in with 10 points. Chris Paul had 12 assists for the Suns, while Devin Booker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Los Angeles got 29 points from LeBron James in a losing cause and another 20 points from Dennis Schroder. LeBron James contributed 7 assists for the Lakers, while LeBron James had 9 rebounds.
The Suns hit the break winning 62-41 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix had a 42-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.