nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Portland 120-107 - Match Report
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and chipped in with 11 assists for Denver on Friday, leading the Nuggets to a 120-107 victory over Portland at Ball Arena.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 233.0.
Denver got 25 points from Jamal Murray and another 18 points from Michael Porter Jr.. Jamal Murray contributed 12 assists, while Jamal Murray cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 34-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 20 points from Jerami Grant. Damian Lillard had 8 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Josh Hart grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 64-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-38.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Charlotte.