nba Game Recap
Knicks Down Denver 145-118 - Match Report
The battle between the Knicks and Nuggets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Denver was handed a 145-118 defeat on Monday at Ball Arena.
New York won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 233.0.
New York got 40 points from OG Anunoby and another 30 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. Jalen Brunson contributed 17 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 27-point performance from Russell Westbrook, who was supported by 22 points from Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray had 7 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Michael Porter Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.
New York led at halftime, 76-53.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-33.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mavericks. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track at Utah.