nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Indiana 124-116 - Match Report
Denver got 25 points from Michael Porter Jr. en route to a 124-116 victory over Indiana on Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 208.5.
Jamal Murray had 22 points for Denver and Nikola Jokic chipped in with 22 points. Jamal Murray had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Will Barton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Pacers got a 30-point performance from Jeremy Lamb, who was supported by 21 points from Myles Turner. Aaron Holiday had 10 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Domantas Sabonis grabbed 9 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 64-62.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-34.
Denver heads into a battle against the Wizards. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.