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Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Recap - Nuggets Win 118-104

The Nuggets got a 31-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 12 rebounds as Denver ran past Washington 118-104 on Wednesday at Capital One Arena.

Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 225.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Michael Porter Jr. had 21 points for Denver and Jamal Murray chipped in with 17 points. Jamal Murray had 8 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

The Wizards got a 25-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis, who was supported by 16 points from Deni Avdija. Deni Avdija had 6 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Deni Avdija grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Washington were victorious, as the score was 57-55 at the break.

Denver had a 41-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Denver takes its act home to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face San Antonio.