The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks, 142-110, at Ball Arena on Saturday.

Denver won all four individual quarters by at least six points apiece, taking command with a 42-30 third quarter. They led by at least 15 points for the closing 18 minutes, getting their lead up to 32 points at times. The Nuggets shot 60 percent from the field and 56 percent from three-point range while holding the Hawks to 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. Denver also out-assisted Atlanta, 38-30, while out-rebounding them, 52-41.

The Hawks (36-42) were led by Clint Capela, collecting 19 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic amassed 18 points, two rebounds and two assists, De'Andre Hunter accrued 18 points and two assists, while Jalen Johnson generated 17 points, six rebounds and four assists. Dejounte Murray had 12 points, two rebounds and 12 assists.

The Nuggets (54-24) got a triple-double from Nikola Jokic, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provided 24 points, two rebounds and two steals. Michael Porter Jr totaled 20 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Jamal Murray accumulated 16 points, three rebounds and six assists. Reggie Jackson led the bench with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Atlanta returning home to play the Miami Heat and Denver traveling to face the Utah Jazz.