nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Oklahoma City 119-101
Nikola Jokic scored 27 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Denver over Oklahoma City, 119-101, on Tuesday at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 219.5.
Denver got 15 points from Monte Morris and another 13 points from Will Barton. Will Barton contributed 6 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Thunder got a 20-point performance from Luguentz Dort, who was supported by 14 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 7 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Isaiah Roby grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 65-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 58-41.
Denver heads into a battle against the Suns. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.