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Nuggets vs Pelicans Final: 125-118 - Recap
The Nuggets got a 32-point performance from Peyton Watson, who added 12 rebounds as Denver ran past New Orleans 125-118 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Pelicans against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 235.0.
Denver got 28 points from Nikola Jokic and another 16 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 12 assists, while Peyton Watson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
New Orleans got 30 points from Derik Queen in a losing cause and another 23 points from Trey Murphy III. Zion Williamson contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Derik Queen had 9 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 62-58.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-41.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Houston looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Dallas.