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Chicago Falls 131-127 to Nuggets - Recap
Chicago was victimized by Jamal Murray for 34 points as the Nuggets defeated the Bulls 131-127 in NBA action on Friday.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -7.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 225.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Nikola Jokic had 34 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 19 points. Nikola Jokic had 9 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Chicago got 32 points from Zach LaVine in a losing cause and another 22 points from Otto Porter Jr.. Thaddeus Young contributed 6 assists for the Bulls, while Thaddeus Young had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Chicago were victorious, as the score was 55-47 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-42.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Bulls will aim to get back on the winning track at Detroit.