nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Memphis 119-110 - Match Report
Memphis was victimized for 31 points and 10 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 119-110 in NBA action on Saturday.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -9.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.
Denver got 20 points from Will Barton and another 15 points from Mason Plumlee. Nikola Jokic contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Grizzlies got a 20-point performance from Jaren Jackson Jr., who was supported by 17 points from De'Anthony Melton. Ja Morant had 8 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 50-39 at the break.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-43.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Sacramento looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Charlotte.