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Denver Defeats Portland 116-113 - Recap
The Nuggets got a 40-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 10 rebounds as Denver ran past Portland 116-113 on Sunday at Pepsi Center.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 216.5.
Denver got 24 points from Jamal Murray and another 13 points from Malik Beasley. Nikola Jokic contributed 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 26-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 18 points from C.J. McCollum. Damian Lillard had 7 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Al-Farouq Aminu grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 60-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 39 boards, while Denver only had 35
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Golden State looking for another win. For Portland, they head on the road to face Sacramento.