nba Game Recap
New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap - Lakers Win 117-87
Los Angeles cruised to victory on Tuesday, running New York out of the gym and running up a 117-87 score at Staples Center.
The Lakers were a -13.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 222.5.
Los Angeles got 31 points from LeBron James and another 16 points from Kyle Kuzma. Rajon Rondo contributed 10 assists, while Dwight Howard cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Knicks got a 19-point performance from RJ Barrett, who was supported by 15 points from Julius Randle. Elfrid Payton had 4 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Julius Randle grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 62-45 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 48-47 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 Dallas looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Utah.