nba Game Recap
New Orleans Falls 125-113 to Nuggets - Recap
New Orleans was victimized by Michael Porter Jr. for 36 points as the Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 125-113 in NBA action on Monday.
Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 241.0.
Nikola Jokic had 27 points for Denver and Jamal Murray chipped in with 20 points. Nikola Jokic had 10 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
New Orleans got 41 points from Trey Murphy III in a losing cause and another 30 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Karlo Matkovic had 11 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 68-50.
Denver had a 46-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.