nba Game Recap
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Wrap - Denver Wins 137-134
Jamal Murray scored 31 points and added 11 assists for a double-double, leading Denver over Philadelphia, 137-134, on Friday at Wells Fargo Center.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 235.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Nikola Jokic had 28 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 24 points. Nikola Jokic had 13 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Philadelphia got 42 points from Tyrese Maxey in a losing cause and another 28 points from Guerschon Yabusele. Tyrese Maxey contributed 9 assists for the 76ers, while Kelly Oubre Jr. had 7 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 73-69.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hornets. The 76ers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.