Nikola Jokic showcased his dominance in the Denver Nuggets' 129-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, scoring 18 of his 27 points in the third quarter. This game marked their first regulation win of the 2024-25 season and highlighted a strong performance from the Nuggets, who improved their perimeter shooting significantly.

Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun also contributed effectively, while the bench players gained valuable experience in garbage time. Russell Westbrook, making his first start for the Nuggets, struggled with scoring but provided playmaking and defensive effort.