The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 142-121, at Ball Arena on Saturday evening.

The Nuggets jumped out to a great start and led, 38-22, after one quarter. They doubled down in the second and outscored the visitors, 40-22, in the frame to take a 34-point lead into the break. The Jazz turned things around in the third and outscored the hosts, 44-24, to cut it down to a 14-point game entering the final frame. The Nuggets regained focus in the fourth and finished strong to secure their second straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Jazz.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 37 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals, in 37 minutes. Nikola Jokic followed up with 26 points, six rebounds, eight assists, a steal and two blocks, while Michael Porter tallied 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, Keyonte George led the Jazz with 29 points, five rebounds and six assists, in 38 minutes. Jordan Clarkson followed up with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals, while John Collins logged 19 points and seven rebounds.

The Jazz (28-36) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Celtics on Tuesday. The Nuggets (44-20) play host to the Raptors on Monday.