nba Game Recap
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Wrap - Denver Wins 132-121
Nikola Jokic scored 36 points and added 22 rebounds for a double-double, leading Denver over Utah, 132-121, on Monday at Delta Center.
The Nuggets were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 239.0.
Denver got 21 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 20 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 11 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 22 rebounds.
The Jazz got a 24-point performance from Jordan Clarkson, who was supported by 22 points from Collin Sexton. Keyonte George had 6 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Walker Kessler grabbed 13 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 66-64.
Denver had a 51-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Utah, they head on the road to face New York.