nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Sacramento 132-123
Sacramento was victimized for 35 points and 22 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Kings 132-123 in NBA action on Thursday.
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 242.0.
Christian Braun had 21 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 20 points. Nikola Jokic had 17 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 22 boards.
The Kings got a 24-point performance from DeMar DeRozan, who was supported by 23 points from Domantas Sabonis. Domantas Sabonis had 8 assists in a losing cause for Sacramento, while Domantas Sabonis grabbed 19 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 74-52.
Denver had a 56-53 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Sacramento, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.