nba Game Recap
Nuggets vs Heat Final: 120-111 - Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 24 points and added 15 rebounds for a double-double, leading Denver over Miami, 120-111, on Monday at FTX Arena.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 205.5.
Denver got 20 points from Aaron Gordon and another 19 points from Bones Hyland. Nikola Jokic contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Heat got a 24-point performance from Bam Adebayo, who was supported by 19 points from Max Strus. Kyle Lowry had 14 assists in a losing cause for Miami, while Bam Adebayo grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 63-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-35.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Magic. The Heat will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.