Michael Malone needn't have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver Nuggets faced the short-handed Utah Jazz.
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, right, passes the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Denver. Michael Malone needn't have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver Nuggets faced the short-handed Utah Jazz.
Jokic had 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists, and Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points for Denver.The Nuggets led by as many as 39 points in the first half, which helped them withstand a third-quarter letdown.Down 78-44 at the half, the Jazz outscored Denver 44-24 in the third quarter but couldn't cut their deficit below 14 points, even against Denver's reserves who played most of the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets made 14 of 20 long-range shots before halftime. After getting outscored by 20 points in the third quarter, the Nuggets recalibrated at the break and played better on both ends in the fourth quarter to improve to 8-1 since the All-Star break.With the win, Denver inched within a-half game of West leader Oklahoma City, which was idle Saturday night.
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