nba Game Recap
Atlanta Falls 126-102 to Nuggets - Recap
Denver cruised to victory on Sunday, running Atlanta out of the gym and running up a 126-102 score at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 221.5.
Denver got 20 points from JaMychal Green and another 17 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Hawks got a 21-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 14 points from Danilo Gallinari. Trae Young had 7 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Clint Capela grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 65-55 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-31.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Phoenix.