nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 128-99 Against Denver - Game Recap
Denver cruised to victory on Friday, running Houston out of the gym and running up a 128-99 score at Toyota Center.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 226.5.
Nikola Jokic had 29 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 16 boards.
Houston got 23 points from Kelly Olynyk in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jae'Sean Tate. Jae'Sean Tate contributed 5 assists for the Rockets, while KJ Martin Jr. had 7 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 69-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 54-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track at Orlando.