nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Denver 125-119
Kevin Durant scored 33 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Brooklyn on Saturday, leading the Nets to a 125-119 victory over Denver at Ball Arena.
Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 231.5.
Brooklyn got 31 points from Kyrie Irving and another 20 points from Blake Griffin. Kevin Durant contributed 7 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 29-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who was supported by 28 points from Michael Porter Jr.. Nikola Jokic had 6 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 71-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 35 boards, while Denver only had 33
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Chicago looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Charlotte.