nba Game Recap
Recap - Lakers Defeat Atlanta 136-105
The Lakers blew out Atlanta on Monday, running up the score in a 136-105 win at Crypto.com Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lakers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 226.0.
Los Angeles got 27 points from D'Angelo Russell and another 25 points from LeBron James. D'Angelo Russell contributed 10 assists, while Anthony Davis cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Atlanta got 25 points from Jalen Johnson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Bogdan Bogdanovic. Dejounte Murray contributed 10 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 9 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break winning 73-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-42.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Phoenix.