nba Game Recap
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Recap - Nuggets Win 129-116
The Nuggets got a 39-point performance from Michael Porter Jr. as Denver handed Houston a 129-116 defeat on Saturday at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -14.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 219.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Denver got 24 points from Nikola Jokic and another 23 points from PJ Dozier. Facundo Campazzo contributed 13 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Houston got 25 points from D.J. Wilson in a losing cause and another 21 points from Kelly Olynyk. Kelly Olynyk contributed 11 assists for the Rockets, while D.J. Wilson had 8 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 72-50.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 36 boards, while Houston only had 35
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 vs. Minnesota.