Utah Jazz beat Denver Nuggets in preseason opener
The Utah Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets 109-97 in their 2026-27 preseason opener. Lauri Markkanen led the scoring for Utah, while the team integrated several new players into their rotation.
Why it matters
Preseason games provide early insights into team chemistry and player development for the upcoming NBA season.
See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Utah Jazz center Lauri Markkanen (23) talks with guard Isaiah Collier (8) as a player takes foul shots during an NBA game against the Indiana Pacers held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Isaac Hale, Deseret News By Ryan McDonald Ryan McDonald is a writer and editor on the Sports Express team covering a variety of teams and topics. Your browser does not support the audio element.
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