nba Game Recap< BACK

Los Angeles Falls 108-106 to Nuggets - Recap

Denver got 32 points from Jamal Murray en route to a 108-106 victory over Los Angeles on Monday at Ball Arena.

Denver did not, however, defeat the Lakers against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 218.0.

Denver got 26 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 25 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic contributed 9 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.

The Lakers got a 30-point performance from LeBron James, who was supported by 19 points from Austin Reaves. LeBron James had 11 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 15 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 53-50 at the break.

Denver had a 45-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.