nba Game Recap
Denver Defeats Portland 124-92 - Recap
Denver cruised to victory on Sunday, running Portland out of the gym and running up a 124-92 score at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 229.5.
JaMychal Green had 20 points for Denver and DeMarcus Cousins chipped in with 19 points. Nikola Jokic had 11 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
Portland got 16 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 13 points from Drew Eubanks. Brandon Williams contributed 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Drew Eubanks had 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 65-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 55-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Thunder. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.