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Denver Defeats Los Angeles 119-108 - Recap

Jamal Murray went off for 37 points and added 7 rebounds leading Denver to a 119-108 win over Los Angeles on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 223.0.

Denver got 24 points from Nikola Jokic and another 17 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Nikola Jokic contributed 8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Los Angeles got 28 points from Anthony Davis in a losing cause and another 23 points from Austin Reaves. LeBron James contributed 12 assists for the Lakers, while Anthony Davis had 18 rebounds.

The Nuggets hit the break winning 58-55 before taking care of business in the second half.

Los Angeles had a 45-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.