nba Game Recap
Thunder Down Denver 113-101 - Match Report
Chris Paul went off for 29 points and added 4 rebounds leading Oklahoma City over Denver, 113-101, on Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.0.
Oklahoma City got 19 points from Steven Adams and another 15 points from Danilo Gallinari. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 9 assists, while Steven Adams cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Denver got 32 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 5 assists for the Nuggets, while Will Barton had 9 rebounds.
Oklahoma City had a 44-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Denver, they head home to face Minnesota.