nba Game Recap
Lakers Fall 127-119 Against Washington - Game Recap
The Lakers were burned for 27 points by Kristaps Porzingis on Saturday as the Wizards picked up a 127-119 win at Capital One Arena.
Washington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 229.5.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 18 points for Washington and Deni Avdija chipped in with 17 points. Tomas Satoransky had 6 assists for the Wizards, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Los Angeles got 38 points from LeBron James in a losing cause and another 22 points from Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook contributed 8 assists for the Lakers, while LeBron James had 10 rebounds.
Washington trailed at halftime, 67-58.
The rebound battle favored Los Angeles as they grabbed 41 boards, while Washington only had 36
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rockets. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Cleveland.