nba Game Recap
Recap - Jazz Defeat Los Angeles 120-118
Utah got 35 points and 12 rebounds from Lauri Markkanen en route to a 120-118 victory over Los Angeles on Friday at Delta Center.
Bettors who backed the Jazz were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 227.5.
Kelly Olynyk had 15 points for Utah and John Collins chipped in with 13 points. Talen Horton-Tucker had 8 assists for the Jazz, while John Collins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Los Angeles got 36 points from Paul George in a losing cause and another 25 points from Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi Leonard contributed 5 assists for the Clippers, while Russell Westbrook had 9 rebounds.
The Jazz hit the break winning 63-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Utah as they grabbed 45 boards, while Los Angeles only had 36
Utah heads into a battle against the Suns. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.