When the Denver Nuggets have triple-doubles from both Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook but still have to play both players all the way to the final buzzer in order to beat the Utah Jazz, I think that says quite a bit about both teams.

The Denver Nuggets are heading to Utah to take on the Jazz for the third time this season. The Nuggets have won both other meetings, each one decisively. In their latest match-up against Utah, Denver won with a final score of 122-103.

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook went for triple-doubles as the Nuggets pulled away in the fourth quarter for a hard-earned win over the Utah Jazz on Monday.

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook recorded triple-doubles, Jamal Murray had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 132-121 in Salt Lake City on Monday night.

Since December 1, Kessler has pulled down 11 or more rebounds for the Utah Jazz in eight of 11 contests. The Denver Nuggets have allowed the eighth-fewest total rebounds per game this season, but this is still a favorable matchup for Utah’s big man.

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It’s Monday, December 30, and the Denver Nuggets (17-13) and Utah Jazz (7-23) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Jazz have lost three straight. Saturday night Utah lost at home to Philly 113-111 while and Denver won on Saturday at home against the Detroit Pistons, 134-121.

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets will kick off from the Delta Center on Monday, December 30, 2024. Fans who wish to catch the game live can tune in at 9:00 PM ET.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is already one of the greatest players in NBA history. With three MVP awards and one Finals MVP award, Jokic continues adding t

Now, Denver flies to Salt Lake City to play a Jazz team that's just 7-23 on the season. Utah has also lost three straight contests heading into Monday. They'll have something to play for. The Nuggets, meanwhile, are 17-13 on the season. They're also 8-8 on the road.

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