New Orleans Falls 100-86 to Lakers - Recap
New Orleans Falls 100-86 to Lakers - Recap
The Lakers got a 30-point performance from Kobe Bryant as Los Angeles handed New Orleans a 100-86 defeat on Friday at New Orleans Arena.
Los Angeles was a favorite by 5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 179.5.
Los Angeles got 17 points from Pau Gasol and another 14 points from Andrew Bynum. Derek Fisher contributed 5 assists, while Andrew Bynum cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Hornets got a 23-point performance from Carl Landry, who was supported by 22 points from Chris Paul. Chris Paul had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Trevor Ariza grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 51-42 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Los Angeles as they grabbed 43 boards, while New Orleans only had 38.
