nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Orlando 119-109 - Match Report
Denver earned a 119-109 victory over Orlando on Sunday, getting 24 points from Aaron Gordon at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -17.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 213.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Denver got 22 points from Jamal Murray and another 20 points from Michael Porter Jr.. Nikola Jokic contributed 16 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Orlando got 19 points from Chuma Okeke in a losing cause and another 19 points from Terrence Ross. James Ennis III contributed 5 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 65-47 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 54 boards, while Orlando only had 36
Denver heads into a battle against the Pistons. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.