nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Defeats Denver 87-85 - Recap
The Clippers got 18 points from Amir Coffey as Los Angeles ran past Denver 87-85 on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 213.0.
Los Angeles got 13 points from Terance Mann and another 13 points from Reggie Jackson. Eric Bledsoe contributed 9 assists, while Serge Ibaka cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 30-point performance from Aaron Gordon, who was supported by 21 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic had 8 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Clippers hit the break losing 41-28 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 56-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Portland.