nba Game Recap
Denver Falls 124-117 to Mavericks - Recap
The Mavericks got a 38-point performance from Luka Doncic, who added 13 assists as Dallas ran past Denver 124-117 on Thursday at Ball Arena.
Dallas won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 222.5.
Dallas got 14 points from Dorian Finney-Smith and another 14 points from Josh Richardson. Luka Doncic contributed 13 assists, while Willie Cauley-Stein cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 38-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who was supported by 21 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray had 9 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Mavericks hit the break losing 52-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-44.
Dallas heads into a battle against the Magic. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.