Michael Porter Jr. had 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 117-101.
The Nuggets took control with a 29-7 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 29.
Bones Hyland scored 26 points (12 in the second quarter) with 7 3-pointers off the bench. The Nuggets had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Clarkson went 0 for 7 from 3.
The Nuggets shot 45.9% from the field and 45.9% from 3 to the Jazz’s 41.8% and 25.6%. The Jazz outscored the Nuggets 54-34 in the paint. The Nuggets outscored the Jazz 46-29 in 13 minutes with Green, Jordan, Porter, Hyland and Braun on the floor together.