nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Miami 94-89 - Match Report
Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and chipped in with 16 rebounds for Denver on Monday, leading the Nuggets to a 94-89 victory over Miami at Ball Arena.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Heat against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 210.0.
Denver got 16 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 14 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray contributed 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Miami got 21 points from Jimmy Butler in a losing cause and another 20 points from Bam Adebayo. Jimmy Butler contributed 5 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Miami were victorious, as the score was 51-44 at the break.
Denver had a 57-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.