nba Game Recap
Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Los Angeles 107-83
The battle between the Timberwolves and Lakers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Los Angeles was handed a 107-83 defeat on Friday at Staples Center.
Minnesota was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 223.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Minnesota got 29 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 22 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell contributed 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 22 points from Anthony Davis in a losing cause and another 20 points from Russell Westbrook. Rajon Rondo contributed 8 assists for the Lakers, while Dwight Howard had 10 rebounds.
Minnesota trailed at halftime, 49-44.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-44.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Clippers. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.