nba Game Recap
Recap - Thunder Defeat Denver 119-93
Denver was run off the court by the Thunder on Friday as Oklahoma City blasted the Nuggets 119-93 at Ball Arena.
The Thunder were a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 237.5.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points for Oklahoma City and Chet Holmgren chipped in with 24 points. Jalen Williams had 9 assists for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Denver got 19 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 14 points from Peyton Watson. Jamal Murray contributed 11 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 54-48 at the break.
Oklahoma City won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-36.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nets. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Charlotte.