The Denver Nuggets jumped out to a 19-0 lead in the first five minutes and the Utah Jazz were never able to recover

TOP PERFORMERS: Jamal Murray is averaging 24.8 points and 6.7 assists for the Nuggets. Jokic is averaging 25.0 points over the last 10 games. George is scoring 24.0 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Jazz. Svi Mykhailiuk is averaging 5.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Jamal Murray scored 27 points for the host Denver Nuggets, who opened the game with a 19-0 run on their way to a 135-112 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz, 135-112. The Denver Nuggets improve to 21-7 on the season, while the Utah Jazz fall to 10-18.

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets raced out to a 19-0 lead in the opening four minutes and tied a franchise record for three-pointers with 24, cruising to a 135-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

The Utah Jazz 's injury report has ruled out two starters for the second leg of their back-to-back game against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to the Jazz's latest injury report, both Lauri Markkanen (groin) and Jusuf Nurkic (rest) have been downgraded to out vs.