3 keys in the Utah Jazz’s 135-125 overtime loss to Denver Nuggets in Game 1
View Comments
Share
Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell, right, goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
SALT LAKE CITY — The underdog and shorthanded Utah Jazz almost stole Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday but ultimately fell short in overtime, losing 135-125.
Here are three keys from the game.
The Jazz were tremendous offensively for most of the game — led by a Jazz franchise playoff high 57 points from Donovan Mitchell, but fell apart in overtime.
As marvelous as Mitchell was, he committed a key turnover inside of two minutes to play in regulation. With Utah up 115-111, Mitchell failed to get the ball across halfcourt within eight seconds, and Denver’s Jamal Murray hit a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession to cut the deficit to one.
Murray led the Nuggets with 36 points, including 10 in overtime.
Up next:
Game 2: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m. MDT, TNT
1 of 24
Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson, back, competes for a rebound with teammate Royce O'Neale, right, and Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris, left, during overtime in an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) looks on. The Nuggets won 135-125 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
2 of 24
Utah Jazz's Juwan Morgan, left, scrambles for the ball with Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant (9) and Jamal Murray during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
3 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, drives against Utah Jazz's Georges Niang during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
4 of 24
Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) passes the ball as teammate Rudy Gobert, center, and moves up court against Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
5 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) drives against Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
6 of 24
Utah Jazz's Juwan Morgan, center, competes for a loose ball against Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap, left, and Torrey Craig during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
7 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, shoots against Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
8 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris (11) gathers with teammates during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
9 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz's Georges Niang (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
10 of 24
Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles while trying to stay upright during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
11 of 24
Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) drives against Denver Nuggets' Mason Plumlee (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
12 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris (11) goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz's Emmanuel Mudiay during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
13 of 24
Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) goes up for a shot against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
14 of 24
Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder reacts after a referee's call giving him a technical foul during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
15 of 24
Utah Jazz players gather near the hoop prior to an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
16 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Torrey Craig (3) tries to swat the ball away as Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert, left, competes for a rebound against Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. (1) looks on. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
17 of 24
Players kneel in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement during the playing of the national anthem during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
18 of 24
Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert, right, misses a dunk against Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) and Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) look on during the play. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
19 of 24
Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson, left, drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
20 of 24
Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles (2) shoots against Denver Nuggets' PJ Dozier (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
21 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, center, scores a basket against Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles, left, and Donovan Mitchell during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
22 of 24
Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert (27) scores a basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
23 of 24
Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) and Jerami Grant defend during overtime in an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nuggets won 135-125 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
24 of 24
Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, right, shoots against Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles, left, and Jordan Clarkson during overtime in an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nuggets won 135-125 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) | AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool
