nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Falls 144-139 to Nuggets - Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and added 18 rebounds for a double-double, leading Denver over Brooklyn, 144-139, on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
The Nuggets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Denver got 24 points from Jamal Murray and another 24 points from Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic contributed 16 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 18 rebounds.
The Nets got a 28-point performance from Dennis Schroder, who was supported by 26 points from Cam Thomas. Dennis Schroder had 14 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 72-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 43-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.