nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat New Orleans 122-113
The Nuggets got a 32-point performance from Jamal Murray as Denver handed New Orleans a 122-113 defeat on Tuesday at Ball Arena.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 232.0.
Nikola Jokic had 26 points for Denver and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 15 points. Nikola Jokic had 15 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
The Pelicans got a 21-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 21 points from Herbert Jones. Brandon Ingram had 9 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Larry Nance Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 60-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 44 boards, while New Orleans only had 36
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Warriors. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.