nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Falls 117-114 to Hornets - Recap
Miles Bridges went off for 26 points and added 8 rebounds leading Charlotte over Los Angeles, 117-114, on Friday at Spectrum Center.
The Hornets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 225.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Ish Smith had 22 points for Charlotte and Terry Rozier chipped in with 20 points. Miles Bridges had 6 assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
The Lakers got a 35-point performance from Russell Westbrook, who was supported by 19 points from Carmelo Anthony. Russell Westbrook had 5 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Austin Reaves grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Hornets hit the break winning 65-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Charlotte won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-44.
Next game, Charlotte takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head on the road to face Atlanta.