nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Recap - Clippers Win 118-94
The battle between the Clippers and Lakers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Los Angeles was handed a 118-94 defeat on Thursday at Staples Center.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go PUSH the closing number of 212.0.
Los Angeles got 24 points from Paul George and another 15 points from Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi Leonard contributed 6 assists, while Ivica Zubac cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Lakers got a 25-point performance from Kyle Kuzma, who was supported by 14 points from Montrezl Harrell. Alex Caruso had 7 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Andre Drummond grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Clippers hit the break winning 65-42 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Los Angeles as they grabbed 48 boards, while Los Angeles only had 34
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Knicks. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Portland.