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Denver Defeats Detroit 134-119 - Recap
Jamal Murray went off for 31 points and added 3 rebounds leading Denver to a 134-119 win over Detroit on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 240.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points for Denver and Nikola Jokic chipped in with 23 points. Nikola Jokic had 15 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Detroit got 16 points from Malik Beasley in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ausar Thompson. Dennis Schroder contributed 7 assists for the Pistons, while Jalen Duren had 8 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 68-63.
Denver had a 50-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Celtics. The Pistons will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Brooklyn.