nba Game Recap
San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Wrap - Denver Wins 121-119
Nikola Jokic scored 26 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Denver on Friday, leading the Nuggets to a 121-119 victory over San Antonio at Ball Arena.
Denver won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 219.5.
Denver got 22 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 21 points from Monte Morris. Nikola Jokic contributed 14 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Spurs got a 25-point performance from Derrick White, who was supported by 24 points from DeMar DeRozan. DeMar DeRozan had 12 assists in a losing cause for San Antonio, while Jakob Poeltl grabbed 10 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 61-50.
Denver had a 46-38 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 Celtics. The Spurs will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.