This was a great game for three quarters until the Nuggets took charge outscoring the Jazz 38-27 in the 4th quarter. The Nuggets shot 57.1% from the floor in this game and they outrebounded the Jazz 42-31 which helps explain the scoreboard. Carmelo Anthony was on fire in this game finishing up with 42 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. J.R. Smith was solid off the bench with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in this game. Nene’ Hilario was solid around the basket as he finished up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Chauncey Billups (15 points), Arron Afflalo (12 points) and Ty Lawson (11 points) all pitched in on offense for the Nuggets. The Nuggets are now up 1-0 in this series.