nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Cleveland 121-108
Denver got 28 points and 15 rebounds from Nikola Jokic en route to a 121-108 victory over Cleveland on Friday at Ball Arena.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 221.0.
Jamal Murray had 18 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 16 points. Nikola Jokic had 10 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Cavaliers got a 22-point performance from Caris LeVert, who was supported by 21 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland had 8 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 62-58 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-40.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lakers. The Cavaliers will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.