nba Game Recap
Recap - Lakers Defeat Portland 139-106
Los Angeles cruised to victory on Friday, running Portland out of the gym and running up a 139-106 score at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 227.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
LeBron James had 43 points for Los Angeles and Malik Monk chipped in with 18 points. Russell Westbrook had 12 assists for the Lakers, while LeBron James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 28-point performance from Ben McLemore, who was supported by 18 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard had 7 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Larry Nance Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break winning 69-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland had a 54-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Atlanta.