nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Houston 95-94 - Match Report
Houston was victimized for 28 points and 14 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Rockets 95-94 in NBA action on Saturday.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Rockets against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 215.0.
Will Barton had 15 points for Denver and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 9 points. Will Barton had 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Rockets got a 18-point performance from Daniel Theis, who was supported by 12 points from Christian Wood. Kevin Porter Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Christian Wood grabbed 17 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 47-46.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-45.
Denver heads into a battle against the Heat. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.