nba Game Recap
Lakers Down Utah 121-96 - Match Report
The battle between the Lakers and Jazz didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Utah was handed a 121-96 defeat on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 212.5.
Los Angeles got 26 points from Anthony Davis and another 20 points from LeBron James. LeBron James contributed 12 assists, while Dwight Howard cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Jazz got a 29-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, who was supported by 23 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. Donovan Mitchell had 5 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 65-47 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 46-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face Portland looking for another win. For Utah, they head home to face Memphis.