nba Game Recap
Nuggets Down Portland 146-117 - Match Report
The battle between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Portland was handed a 146-117 defeat on Monday at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 229.5.
Denver got 40 points from Nikola Jokic and another 26 points from Christian Braun. Jalen Pickett contributed 9 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 22-point performance from Dalano Banton, who was supported by 21 points from Donovan Clingan. Deni Avdija had 8 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Donovan Clingan grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 70-55 at the break.
Denver had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.