nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Recap - Lakers Win 123-120
Memphis was victimized by LeBron James for 37 points as the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 123-120 in NBA action on Friday.
Los Angeles did not, however, defeat the Grizzlies against the spread, which closed at -16.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 226.5.
Anthony Davis had 36 points for Los Angeles and Rui Hachimura chipped in with 14 points. D'Angelo Russell had 10 assists for the Lakers, while Anthony Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Memphis got 31 points from Gregory Jackson in a losing cause and another 28 points from Jake LaRavia. Jake LaRavia contributed 6 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jordan Goodwin had 17 rebounds.
Los Angeles led at halftime, 68-64.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-39.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Denver.