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Denver Defeats Portland 111-106 - Recap
The Nuggets got a 41-point performance from Nikola Jokic as Denver handed Portland a 111-106 defeat on Tuesday at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Denver got 24 points from Jamal Murray and another 12 points from Michael Porter Jr.. Jamal Murray contributed 8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 25-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 24 points from Carmelo Anthony. Damian Lillard had 13 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Enes Kanter grabbed 14 rebounds.
Portland had a 47-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Wizards. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.