nba Game Recap
Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Los Angeles 124-104
The Timberwolves blew out Los Angeles on Wednesday, running up the score in a 124-104 win at Target Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 242.5.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points for Minnesota and Anthony Edwards chipped in with 27 points. D'Angelo Russell had 6 assists for the Timberwolves, while Jarred Vanderbilt was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Lakers got a 19-point performance from LeBron James, who was supported by 16 points from Carmelo Anthony. Malik Monk had 6 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Dwight Howard grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 67-46 at the break.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-38.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.