The Denver Nuggets had to rally from a 7-point deficit in the final period to overcome the Utah Jazz, ultimately securing a 135-129 victory in a game where they appeared out of sync for three quarters.
Despite not playing their best basketball for much of the game, the Nuggets found a way to ignite when it mattered most. Trailing 98-105 to the visitors at the end of the third quarter, the home team showed true grit.
With an impressive 37-24 run in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets completed the comeback and clinched a crucial win, taking another significant step towards solidifying their playoff berth.
Once again, the undisputed star for the winners was Nikola Jokic, who tallied 33 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out 12 assists.
For the Jazz, Kyle Filipowski delivered the standout performance with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.