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Nuggets vs Pistons Final: 119-100 - Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 30 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Denver on Thursday, leading the Nuggets to a 119-100 victory over Detroit at Little Caesars Arena.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -15.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 229.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Denver got 20 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and another 19 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pistons got a 20-point performance from Rodney McGruder, who was supported by 15 points from Jalen Duren. Killian Hayes had 7 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Jalen Duren grabbed 13 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 64-58.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-37.
Denver heads into a battle against the Knicks. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.