Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Utah JazzJazz
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 119 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Jazz 119-97. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.