nba Game Recap
Portland Falls 126-115 to Nuggets - Recap
Nikola Jokic went off for 36 points and added 8 rebounds leading Denver to a 126-115 win over Portland on Thursday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Denver was an underdog by +5.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 228.5.
Denver got 26 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 22 points from Monte Morris. Monte Morris contributed 9 assists, while JaMychal Green cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 28-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 21 points from CJ McCollum. Damian Lillard had 13 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Robert Covington grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 68-61 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 39-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.