nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Portland 106-105 - Match Report
Denver got 25 points from Nikola Jokic en route to a 106-105 victory over Portland on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -1.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 230.0.
Denver got 17 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 14 points from Will Barton. Nikola Jokic contributed 5 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 22-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 17 points from Norman Powell. Jusuf Nurkic had 6 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while CJ McCollum grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 60-57 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-41.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Memphis.