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Oklahoma City Defeats Denver 102-87 - Recap
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 28 points and added 7 rebounds leading Oklahoma City over Denver, 102-87, on Thursday at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 228.5.
Oklahoma City got 25 points from Chet Holmgren and another 15 points from Aaron Wiggins. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 8 assists, while Chet Holmgren cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Denver got 16 points from Christian Braun in a losing cause and another 16 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic contributed 13 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 58-51 at the break.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-49.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bulls. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.