Nuggets Host Rolling Jazz
The Denver Nuggets play host to the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on Sunday evening.

This marks the second game of a three-game home stand for the Nuggets (6-6), which they began with a win over the Warriors on Thursday. They will be looking to build off the win and keep some momentum going to add to their, 3-4, home record. The Nuggets are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is fifth most in the league, and they are holding opponents to an average of 112.8 points per game. Nikola Jokic has been fantastic to start the season, averaging team highs of 24.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Jamal Murray is averaging 19.5 points, 4.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. JaMychal Green has been a good addition, providing good energy off the bench, with 11.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, in 21 minutes per game. Gary Harris (personal) missed the Nuggets' last contest and remains questionable for action on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Jazz (8-4) have won four in a row and will be looking to keep the momentum rolling to help add to their, 6-2, road record. They are coming off an impressive home win over the Hawks in their most recent contest, where they led by as many as 30 points. Donovan Mitchell was the high-point man for Utah in the win, with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting, in 29 minutes. Mitchell has been off to a strong start to the season, averaging 23.6 points on 42 percent shooting. Rudy Gobert has also been strong, averaging 11.9 points, 13.3 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. Jordan Clarkson continues to provide a boost off the bench, averaging 17.1 points on 48 percent shooting, in 25 minutes per game. The Jazz are averaging 110.7 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 105.4 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league.
Posted on: 1/16/2021 11:26 AM
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