nba Game Recap
Recap - Cavaliers Defeat Denver 111-103
Collin Sexton scored 25 points for Cleveland on Saturday, leading the Cavaliers to a 111-103 victory over Denver at Pepsi Center.
Bettors who backed the Cavaliers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.0.
Kevin Love had 19 points for Cleveland and Tristan Thompson chipped in with 18 points. Darius Garland had 8 assists for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Nuggets got a 24-point performance from Jamal Murray, who was supported by 19 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic had 5 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break winning 51-42 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Cleveland as they grabbed 55 boards, while Denver only had 42
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Lakers. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.