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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap - Nuggets Win 129-118
Nikola Jokic scored 38 points and chipped in with 18 rebounds for Denver on Sunday, leading the Nuggets to a 129-118 victory over Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena.
Denver was a favorite by -6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 231.5.
Will Barton had 25 points for Denver and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 24 points. Monte Morris had 10 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
The Lakers got a 28-point performance from Anthony Davis, who was supported by 27 points from Russell Westbrook. Anthony Davis had 8 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Russell Westbrook grabbed 10 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 62-61.
Los Angeles had a 40-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.