nba Game Recap
Lakers Down Milwaukee 123-122 - Match Report
D'Angelo Russell poured in 44 points for Los Angeles on Friday, as they defeated Milwaukee 123-122 at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 229.5.
Anthony Davis had 22 points for Los Angeles and Austin Reaves chipped in with 18 points. D'Angelo Russell had 9 assists for the Lakers, while Anthony Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Bucks got a 34-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was supported by 28 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard had 12 assists in a losing cause for Milwaukee, while Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break winning 67-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Milwaukee as they grabbed 43 boards, while Los Angeles only had 38
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.