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Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Final: 124-98 - Recap
Denver cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Portland out of the gym and running up a 124-98 score at Pepsi Center.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 213.0.
Denver got 25 points from Nikola Jokic and another 24 points from Paul Millsap. Jamal Murray contributed 9 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 22-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 14 points from Rodney Hood. Damian Lillard had 4 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Enes Kanter grabbed 8 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 65-47.
Denver had a 62-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.