nba Game Recap
Clippers Down Orlando 96-87 - Match Report
Los Angeles got 21 points from Norman Powell en route to a 96-87 victory over Orlando on Monday at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the Clippers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 211.5.
Kawhi Leonard had 21 points for Los Angeles and James Harden chipped in with 20 points. Ivica Zubac had 5 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 20 boards.
Orlando got 26 points from Paolo Banchero in a losing cause and another 21 points from Franz Wagner. Franz Wagner contributed 6 assists for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 47-45 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 47-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Orlando, they head on the road to face San Antonio.