Published Mar 21, 8:03am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 21, 8:03am ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Denver Nuggets hosting the Portland Trail Blazers. Who has the edge in our Nuggets vs Trail Blazers pick?
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| Denver Nuggets | -7.5 (-111) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +7.5 (-111) |
Following an overtime loss against the Lakers, Denver has won two of its last three games. Their recent outing was a 121-115 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
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The Nuggets trailed by nine points through three quarters. But a 36-21 scoring edge in the fourth, including a 6-0 burst over the final 60 seconds, secured the win for the home team.
Jamal Murray paced the offense with 31 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Nikola Jokic added 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.
On the other side of this matchup, the Trail Blazers have won their last three games, including a 108-104 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
The Trail Blazers led by 18 points late in the second half, but Minnesota was within two in the waning moments. However, the Timberwolves missed multiple chances to tie the game before Jerami Grant grabbed the rebound. to help Portland hold on for the win.
Grant led a balanced attack in which four starters finished in double figures. He scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed five rebounds. Deni Avdija chipped in with 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Nuggets have the league's top offense and have won 10 of the previous 13 meetings in this series.
Pick: Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets
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