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Nuggets vs Celtics Final: 115-109 - Recap
The Nuggets got a 32-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 12 rebounds as Denver ran past Boston 115-109 on Thursday at Ball Arena.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 221.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jamal Murray had 19 points for Denver and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 16 points. Nikola Jokic had 11 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Celtics got a 41-point performance from Jaylen Brown, who was supported by 24 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jayson Tatum had 8 assists in a losing cause for Boston, while Jaylen Brown grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 62-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 47 boards, while Denver only had 45
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Utah looking for another win. For Boston, they head on the road to face Phoenix.