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Hawks vs Nuggets Final: 125-121 - Recap
Atlanta got 42 points and 11 assists from Trae Young en route to a 125-121 victory over Denver on Tuesday at Pepsi Center.
Atlanta was the ATS victor, as they covered the +10.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 209.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Atlanta got 20 points from Jabari Parker and another 17 points from Alex Len. Trae Young contributed 11 assists, while Jabari Parker cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 21-point performance from Will Barton, who was supported by 20 points from Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray had 8 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Will Barton grabbed 9 rebounds.
Atlanta led at halftime, 63-54.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-40.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act on the road to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Denver, they head home to face Brooklyn.