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Denver Defeats Memphis 103-102 - Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and added 15 rebounds for a double-double, leading Denver over Memphis, 103-102, on Friday at FedExForum.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Grizzlies against the spread, which closed at -2.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 229.0.
Will Barton had 21 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 21 points. Nikola Jokic had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Memphis got 20 points from Dillon Brooks in a losing cause and another 20 points from Brandon Clarke. Ja Morant contributed 9 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jonas Valanciunas had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 55-53 at the break.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Dallas looking for another win. For Memphis, they head on the road to face Oklahoma City.