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Nuggets vs Kings Final: 120-115 - Recap
Will Barton scored 19 points leading the Nuggets to a 120-115 victory over Sacramento at Pepsi Center on Sunday.
The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 208.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Denver got 19 points from Michael Porter Jr. and another 18 points from Jerami Grant. Jamal Murray contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Sacramento got 27 points from Nemanja Bjelica in a losing cause and another 20 points from Buddy Hield. De'Aaron Fox contributed 13 assists for the Kings, while Richaun Holmes had 6 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 62-57.
Denver had a 37-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver heads into a battle against the Rockets. Sacramento, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.