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New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Recap - Nuggets Win 114-112

Nikola Jokic went off for 32 points and added 7 rebounds leading Denver to a 114-112 win over New Orleans on Wednesday at Ball Arena.

Bettors who backed the Nuggets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 230.0.

Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points for Denver and Facundo Campazzo chipped in with 19 points. Facundo Campazzo had 10 assists for the Nuggets, while Michael Porter Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

New Orleans got 27 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 21 points from Zion Williamson. Lonzo Ball contributed 12 assists for the Pelicans, while Lonzo Ball had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 60-51 at the break.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-38.

Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Oklahoma City.