For a second consecutive game, the Denver Nuggets held a 30-point lead, but Monday’s matchup with the Washington Wizards didn’t end up being a resounding victory. Back at Ball Arena for the first time this month, Denver narrowly held on to for a 113-107 victory over the Washington, with a dominant performance from Nikola Jokiu0107 and impressive ball movement fueling the win.
Both teams struggled out of the gate offensively, with the Nuggets securing an early 13-8 lead midway through the first quarter as the two teams were both under 40 percent shooting from the field. Denver was able to maintain the lead throughout the opening frame, with frequent trips to the charity stripe helping on the offensive end as the team continued to benefit from missed shots from Washington.