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Nuggets Down Portland 128-109 - Match Report
Portland was victimized by Nikola Jokic for 38 points as the Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers 128-109 in NBA action on Monday.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 225.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Michael Porter Jr. had 18 points for Denver and Paul Millsap chipped in with 15 points. Monte Morris had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 42-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 21 points from CJ McCollum. Damian Lillard had 10 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jusuf Nurkic grabbed 13 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 73-61.
Portland had a 40-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.