The Denver Nuggets defeated the Washington Wizards, 89-82, in an NBA Season Restart Scrimmage at Orlando on Wednesday.
Tied, 68-68, with six minutes remaining, the Nuggets put the game away with a 21-14 run. Denver led for 30 minutes of the 40-minute scrimmage, shooting 44 percent from the field and 32 percent from 3-point range while holding the Wizards to 37-percent shooting, including 27 percent from long range.
The Nuggets, who blocked seven shots and outrebounded the Wizards, 47-34, were led by Troy Daniels’ 22 points, six rebounds and three assists. Nikola Jokic collected 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. The 7-foot-2 Bol Bol, who did not play during the regular season because of a foot injury, made his NBA debut with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks as a starter.
The Wizards were led by Rui Hachimura, who totaled 18 points and nine rebounds. Troy Brown posted 12 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Ish Smith was the only other player in double figures, leading the bench with 10 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Both teams are off until Saturday, with Washington playing the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver facing the New Orleans Pelicans.
