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Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Recap - Nuggets Win 99-95
Nikola Jokic scored 22 points and chipped in with 18 rebounds for Denver on Sunday, leading the Nuggets to a 99-95 victory over Oklahoma City at Paycom Center.
Denver won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 215.0.
Austin Rivers had 22 points for Denver and Jeff Green chipped in with 16 points. Facundo Campazzo had 8 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
The Thunder got a 14-point performance from Luguentz Dort, who was supported by 12 points from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. Josh Giddey had 8 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Josh Giddey grabbed 7 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 61-49.
Denver had a 53-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Clippers. The Thunder will aim to get back on the winning track at Washington.