Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz trade paint touches as Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić steer Ball Arena

The Denver Nuggets moved to 47-28 after a 135-129 win over the the Utah Jazz, who slid to 21-53, at Ball Arena on 9:00 PM EDT.

First quarter

The Denver Nuggets opened with 37 points in the first quarter while the Jazz scored 26.

The Nugs set an early tone with 34 assists in the game and 19 made 3-point shots at 40 percent.

Second quarter

The Jazz answered with 36 points in the second quarter as Utah shot 56 percent from the field for the night.

The Nuggets kept pressure on the rim with 32 free throw attempts and finished at 81 percent at the line.

Third quarter

Utah’s biggest push came with 43 points in the third quarter, and the Jazz piled up 84 points in the paint on 72 percent shooting there.

The Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz recap pivoted on Denver staying even on ball movement, with the Nugs matching Utah at 34 assists while managing 15 turnovers.

Fourth quarter

The Nuggets closed with 37 points in the fourth quarter while holding off a Jazz team that finished with 41 bench points and 10 steals.

Jamal Murray logged 31 points and 14 assists, and Nikola Jokić posted 33 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Nugs won the rebound battle 56-48 with 15 offensive boards.

The Jazz also generated 28 points off turnovers, but Denver countered with 48 3-point attempts and a 57 effective field goal percent to seal the Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz full match report.

The Denver Nuggets final whistle reaction now turns to the next broadcast as the Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena in Denver on 6:00 PM EDT on NBC/Peacock, with post game analysis set by a result that featured 5 lead changes and 4 ties.

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