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Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Final: 122-113 - Recap
Denver got 36 points and 12 rebounds from Nikola Jokic en route to a 122-113 victory over Portland on Tuesday at Ball Arena.
Denver was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 239.5.
Denver got 23 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 17 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 44-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 18 points from Jerami Grant. Damian Lillard had 8 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jusuf Nurkic grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 73-67 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-35.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Timberwolves. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.