nba Game Recap
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Wrap - Denver Wins 104-91
The Nuggets grabbed a 104-91 win over the Pistons on Friday, behind a 20-point effort from Markus Howard at Little Caesars Arena.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 217.0.
Nikola Jokic had 20 points for Denver and Monte Morris chipped in with 15 points. Nikola Jokic had 11 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Detroit got 18 points from Hamidou Diallo in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tyler Cook. Killian Hayes contributed 7 assists for the Pistons, while Hamidou Diallo had 12 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 57-53.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-41.
Denver heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.