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Injury-Plagued Utah Jazz Out-Talented In Loss To Nuggets

Nov 27, 2024, 9:21 PM

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - NOVEMBER 14: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz drives into Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of a game at Delta Center on November 14, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY –  With three starters and most of their frontcourt unavailable, the Utah Jazz came into Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets at a disadvantage. Despite a 122-103 loss, Utah’s young players gave plenty of reason for hope as the team fought for 48 minutes against one of the league’s best teams.

The Jazz (4-14) hosted the Denver Nuggets (10-7) at Delta Center on Wednesday, November 27.

The Jazz face the Nuggets on a quick turnaround after Tuesday’s loss.

Keyonte George scored 26 points on an efficient 9-16 shooting, while John Collins and Collin Sexton added 20 points each.

The Jazz committed 21 turnovers, leading to 33 Spurs points in the 128-115 loss.

Utah is playing without starters John Collins (knee contusion), Jordan Clarkson (plantar fascitis), and All-Star Lauri Markkanen (personal reasons). Rookie forward Kyle Filipowski (leg inflammation) will also miss tonight’s game against Denver.

Nuggets all-world center Nikola Jokic is having a spectacular season despite the Nuggets subpar play. The three-time NBA MVP is averaging 29.7 points (fourth in the NBA), 13.4 rebounds (first), and 10.9 assists (second) per night.

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