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Denver Defeats Los Angeles 119-107 - Recap
Los Angeles was victimized for 29 points and 13 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 119-107 in NBA action on Tuesday.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 229.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jamal Murray had 21 points for Denver and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 20 points. Nikola Jokic had 11 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Lakers got a 21-point performance from LeBron James, who was supported by 18 points from Taurean Prince. D'Angelo Russell had 7 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while LeBron James grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 63-54 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 44-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Memphis looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Phoenix.