nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Phoenix 119-111 - Match Report
Denver got 21 points and 16 assists from Nikola Jokic en route to a 119-111 victory over Phoenix on Friday at Footprint Center.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.5.
Denver got 20 points from Reggie Jackson and another 19 points from Michael Porter Jr.. Nikola Jokic contributed 16 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Suns got a 31-point performance from Jusuf Nurkic, who was supported by 30 points from Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant had 11 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Grayson Allen grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 70-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Phoenix as they grabbed 43 boards, while Denver only had 32
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Suns will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Memphis.