nba Game Recap
New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Wrap - Denver Wins 111-105
The Nuggets got a 25-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 10 rebounds as Denver ran past New York 111-105 on Sunday at Pepsi Center.
The Nuggets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Will Barton had 16 points for Denver and Gary Harris chipped in with 15 points. Mason Plumlee had 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
New York got 22 points from Marcus Morris Sr. in a losing cause and another 20 points from Julius Randle. Elfrid Payton contributed 11 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle had 9 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 67-51.
Denver had a 48-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Orlando looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Atlanta.