nba Game Recap
Nuggets vs Pacers Final: 122-119 - Recap
Denver earned a 122-119 victory over Indiana on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Nikola Jokic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Denver won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 236.0.
Denver got 18 points from Jamal Murray and another 18 points from Aaron Gordon. Aaron Gordon contributed 6 assists, while Aaron Gordon cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
The Pacers got a 30-point performance from Bennedict Mathurin, who was supported by 21 points from Tyrese Haliburton. Tyrese Haliburton had 11 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Myles Turner grabbed 11 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 70-56.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 47 boards, while Indiana only had 44
Denver heads into a battle against the Celtics. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.