nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Oklahoma City 121-119 - Match Report
Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and chipped in with 22 rebounds for Denver on Monday, leading the Nuggets to a 121-119 victory over Oklahoma City at Paycom Center.
The Nuggets were a +10.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 229.5.
Aaron Gordon had 22 points for Denver and Jamal Murray chipped in with 21 points. Nikola Jokic had 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 22 boards.
The Thunder got a 33-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 20 points from Alex Caruso. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 8 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 60-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 63-43.