nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Defeats Portland 136-125 - Recap
Los Angeles got 27 points from Kawhi Leonard en route to a 136-125 victory over Portland on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles did not, however, defeat the Trail Blazers against the spread, which closed at -18.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 230.5.
Los Angeles got 23 points from Norman Powell and another 20 points from Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook contributed 6 assists, while Ivica Zubac cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Portland got 30 points from Kevin Knox II in a losing cause and another 26 points from Shaedon Sharpe. Shaquille Harrison contributed 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Kevin Knox II had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 70-64 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 51-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Suns. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.