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Nuggets Dominate Short-Handed Jazz with 129-93 Victory

The Denver Nuggets cruised to a commanding 129-93 win over the depleted Utah Jazz on Friday night. Nikola Jokic led the charge with 27 points and 14 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points. Denver (47-28) extended its lead for the Western Conference라이브 바카라 third seed to two games over the Lakers and Grizzlies. Despite missing key players Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, Utah (16-59) stayed competitive early, cutting the deficit to two in the second quarter. However, Jokic's 59-foot buzzer-beater gave Denver a 57-47 halftime lead. The Nuggets pulled away in the second half, led by Peyton Watson라이브 바카라 explosive dunks and a strong defensive effort. Denver dominated the fourth quarter, outsourcing Utah 32-12 and leading by as much as 41. Russell Westbrook (17 points) and Christian Braun (16 points) also contributed as the Nuggets secured a comfortable victory.

NBA: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe, front left, reaches out for the ball after stealing it from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, back left, as Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
NBA: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson defends in the second half of an NBA basketball in Denver.

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Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji, right, blocks a shot by Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the mountain lion, center, celebrates with mascots to mark Rocky's birthday in the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz in Denver.

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NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, right, is stopped while driving the lane by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
NBA Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji, left, collects a loose ball as Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh pursues in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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Jazz Nuggets Basketball | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket against the Utah Jazz in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski, center, goes up to shoot between Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan, left, and guard Russell Westbrook, front right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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