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Denver Defeats Portland 112-103 - Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points for Denver on Sunday, leading the Nuggets to a 112-103 victory over Portland at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -15.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 220.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Denver got 21 points from Jamal Murray and another 12 points from Peyton Watson. Jamal Murray contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Portland got 27 points from Deandre Ayton in a losing cause and another 26 points from Anfernee Simons. Anfernee Simons contributed 9 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Deandre Ayton had 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 63-60 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lakers. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.