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Minnesota Falls 128-116 to Nuggets - Recap
Paul Millsap went off for 25 points and added 7 rebounds leading Denver over Minnesota, 128-116, on Sunday at Pepsi Center.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -14.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 221.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Denver got 24 points from Nikola Jokic and another 19 points from Jamal Murray. Monte Morris contributed 6 assists, while Paul Millsap cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Minnesota got 21 points from Kelan Martin in a losing cause and another 17 points from Malik Beasley. Jordan McLaughlin contributed 10 assists for the Timberwolves, while Malik Beasley had 8 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 73-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver heads into a battle against the Pistons. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.