nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Orlando 121-111
The Nuggets got a 26-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 15 rebounds as Denver ran past Orlando 121-111 on Monday at Ball Arena.
Denver won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 221.5.
Will Barton had 17 points for Denver and Jeff Green chipped in with 17 points. Nikola Jokic had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Orlando got 26 points from Franz Wagner in a losing cause and another 25 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Gary Harris contributed 6 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 53-40 at the break.
Denver had a 52-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face Atlanta.