nba Game Recap
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap - Lakers Win 99-97
Los Angeles got 29 points and 11 assists from LeBron James en route to a 99-97 victory over Sacramento on Friday at Staples Center.
The Lakers won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Los Angeles got 17 points from Anthony Davis and another 16 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. LeBron James contributed 11 assists, while JaVale McGee cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Kings got a 21-point performance from Buddy Hield, who was supported by 18 points from Bogdan Bogdanovic. Harrison Barnes had 6 assists in a losing cause for Sacramento, while Richaun Holmes grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break losing 50-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Sacramento won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-41.
Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawks. The Kings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.