nba Game Recap
Lakers Fall 122-109 Against Denver - Game Recap
The Nuggets got a 34-point performance from Jamal Murray as Denver handed Los Angeles a 122-109 defeat on Monday at Ball Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of Denver, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 237.0.
Denver got 16 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and another 15 points from Bruce Brown. Nikola Jokic contributed 16 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Lakers got a 25-point performance from Russell Westbrook, who was supported by 17 points from Thomas Bryant. Russell Westbrook had 7 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Thomas Bryant grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 62-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 55-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Suns. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.