Nuggets Overcome Third-Quarter Scare to Rout Jazz 142-121

Despite a significant third-quarter comeback attempt by the Jazz, the Denver Nuggets secured a commanding victory, maintaining their strong post-All-Star break performance.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a season-high 37 points, while Nikola Jokic added 26 points, contributing to Denver's dominant first-half performance.
The Nuggets built their largest halftime lead in franchise history, 78-44, but faced a scare as the Jazz cut the deficit to 14 points in the third quarter.
Utah's comeback was sparked by Keyonte George's 29 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's early lead.
Denver's victory brings them to 8-1 since the All-Star break, tying them with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second seed in the Western Conference.
Nikola Jokic played through a right arm contusion, with no concern of the injury lingering and impacting his performance for more than a game or two.

The Salt Lake Tribune