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Nuggets vs Nets Final: 124-105 - Recap
Brooklyn was victimized for 35 points and 12 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Nets 124-105 in NBA action on Friday.
The Nuggets were a -14.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 224.5.
Russell Westbrook had 25 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 17 points. Nikola Jokic had 15 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Brooklyn got 22 points from Keon Johnson in a losing cause and another 19 points from Tyrese Martin. Ben Simmons contributed 7 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 65-59 at the break.
Denver had a 49-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Mavericks. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.