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Nuggets vs Pacers Final: 125-116 - Recap
Denver got 25 points from Aaron Gordon en route to a 125-116 victory over Indiana on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 246.0.
Denver got 19 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 18 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic contributed 19 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Pacers got a 23-point performance from Myles Turner, who was supported by 19 points from Pascal Siakam. Tyrese Haliburton had 15 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Pascal Siakam grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 64-58 at the break.
Denver had a 46-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Bucks. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.