nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Recap - Lakers Win 121-112
Los Angeles got 37 points and 11 rebounds from LeBron James en route to a 121-112 victory over Portland on Sunday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Lakers were a +6.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 239.0.
Thomas Bryant had 31 points for Los Angeles and Dennis Schroder chipped in with 24 points. Dennis Schroder had 8 assists for the Lakers, while Thomas Bryant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Portland got 31 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 24 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard contributed 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Drew Eubanks had 11 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break losing 71-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
Los Angeles had a 51-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Clippers. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.