Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks
Dec 05, 2025
Denver Nuggets Edge Atlanta Hawks 134-133 in Nail-Biter
Game Summary
The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 134-133. Despite a strong performance from Atlanta, which saw them shoot well from three-point range, they faltered against Denver's offensive efficiency and defensive pressure. The Hawks allowed the Nuggets to exceed their season averages in both points and three-point percentage, contributing to their downfall in this tightly contested matchup.
Top Performers
Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with an impressive 40 points, complemented by 9 rebounds and 8 assists, showcasing his all-around game. Jamal Murray added 23 points and 12 assists, effectively orchestrating the offense, while Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 17 points off the bench. For the Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the standout with 30 points, supported by Kristaps Porziņģis who scored 25 points and Jalen Johnson who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 18 rebounds.
Odds Recap
The Denver Nuggets were favored by 4 points, but the close final score meant they did not cover the spread. The game went over the total of 239.5, reflecting the high-scoring nature of the contest.
Prediction Recap
The model accurately predicted the Denver Nuggets would win, aligning with their moneyline pick. However, it missed on the spread, as the Hawks covered, and also on the total, predicting under when the game went over.
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