nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Orlando 112-90
Denver cruised to victory on Thursday, running Orlando out of the gym and running up a 112-90 score at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets were a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 218.0.
Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points for Denver and Nikola Jokic chipped in with 28 points. Nikola Jokic had 12 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Magic got a 19-point performance from Wendell Carter Jr., who was supported by 18 points from Paolo Banchero. Paolo Banchero had 4 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Paolo Banchero grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 59-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 52-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face San Antonio.