The Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 122-117, at Barclays Center on Friday.

The Nuggets (20-10) reached the 20-win mark away from home, but it was not an easy game for them. They had to mount a second-half rally to defeat the Nets (13-15) in their court. With the win, Denver moved to 9-8 on the road, while Brooklyn fell to 8-7 in front of their fans. The first quarter ended with a 28-28 tie, but the Nets would lead at the break following a 32-30 score in the second quarter. However, a two-point edge was not enough to dismantle the reigning NBA champions. The Nuggets flipped the script with a 30-26 score in the third quarter and grabbed a two-point lead with 12 minutes left on the clock. Denver would end up closing the game out following a 34-31 score in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 32 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Nikola Jokic posted 31 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks. Michael Porter Jr. recorded 15 points, four rebounds and three assists. Aaron Gordon notched 18 points, five rebounds and two assists. Peyton Watson had nine points off the bench.

Cam Thomas led the way for the Nets with 23 points. Nic Claxton had a strong double-double after posting 10 points and 16 rebounds while adding six assists and three blocks. Mikal Bridges had 14 points and six assists. Cameron Johnson finished with 17 points and two assists. Dorian Finney-Smith added 14 points off the bench. Royce O’Neale and Day’Ron Sharpe each added 13 points. Sharpe also had 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.