nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Portland 121-120 - Match Report
The Nuggets got a 33-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 10 rebounds as Denver ran past Portland 121-120 on Thursday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -1.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 227.5.
Denver got 21 points from Jamal Murray and another 20 points from Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic contributed 9 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Portland got 40 points from Damian Lillard in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jusuf Nurkic. Damian Lillard contributed 12 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 64-63 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 48 boards, while Portland only had 38
Denver heads into a battle against the Jazz. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.