nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Falls 109-102 to Bucks - Recap
Los Angeles was victimized by Giannis Antetokounmpo for 47 points as the Bucks defeated the Lakers 109-102 in NBA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed the Bucks were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -9.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 223.0.
Bobby Portis had 17 points for Milwaukee and Pat Connaughton chipped in with 16 points. Jrue Holiday had 8 assists for the Bucks, while George Hill was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Los Angeles got 25 points from Talen Horton-Tucker in a losing cause and another 19 points from Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook contributed 15 assists for the Lakers, while Talen Horton-Tucker had 12 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 64-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee had a 52-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Thunder. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.