nba Game Recap
San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Wrap - Denver Wins 102-96
The Nuggets got a 32-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 16 rebounds as Denver ran past San Antonio 102-96 on Friday at Ball Arena.
Denver won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 222.5.
Denver got 13 points from Monte Morris and another 12 points from Will Barton. Nikola Jokic contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
The Spurs got a 27-point performance from Keldon Johnson, who was supported by 16 points from Derrick White. Derrick White had 8 assists in a losing cause for San Antonio, while Dejounte Murray grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 53-50 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 41 boards, while San Antonio only had 39
Denver heads into a battle against the Cavaliers. San Antonio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.