nba Game Recap
Recap - Wizards Defeat Denver 126-123
The Wizards got a 34-point performance from Alexandre Sarr as Washington handed Denver a 126-123 defeat on Saturday at Ball Arena.
Washington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +12.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 238.5.
Kyshawn George had 19 points for Washington and Jordan Poole chipped in with 19 points. Carlton Carrington had 7 assists for the Wizards, while Justin Champagnie was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Nuggets got a 40-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who was supported by 24 points from Jamal Murray. Russell Westbrook had 11 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 72-63 at the break.
Washington had a 44-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Washington heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.