Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Utah JazzJazz
96
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Jazz 121-96. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.