nba Game Recap
Chicago Defeats Los Angeles 119-117 - Recap
The Lakers were burned for 26 points by Coby White on Thursday as the Bulls picked up a 119-117 win at United Center.
Chicago won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 236.5.
Chicago got 25 points from Josh Giddey and another 21 points from Kevin Huerter. Josh Giddey contributed 11 assists, while Josh Giddey cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Lakers got a 30-point performance from Austin Reaves, who was supported by 25 points from Luka Doncic. LeBron James had 12 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Luka Doncic grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 59-58 at the break.
Chicago won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-40.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Mavericks. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.