nba Game Recap
Knicks Fall 144-122 Against Los Angeles - Game Recap
The battle between the Clippers and Knicks didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New York was handed a 144-122 defeat on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 229.5.
Los Angeles got 36 points from Kawhi Leonard and another 25 points from Paul George. James Harden contributed 12 assists, while Ivica Zubac cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Knicks got a 22-point performance from Julius Randle, who was supported by 22 points from Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson had 6 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 77-66 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 42-39 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 Indiana looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.