Defensively, the Nuggets corrected a couple of the key problems that have plagued them recently, evoking Michael Malone’s rage on Monday. They won the paint 64-38 and outscored the Jazz 33-9 in transition, two nights after Malone called Denver a “one-way running team.” Utah was held to 18 points in the second quarter and 23 in the third.

The Denver Nuggets got off to a slow start in Utah but dominated the final three-and-a-half quarters to pick up their 10th win of the season. Nikola Jokic led the way with 30 points, while Jamal Murray,

The New York Knicks played their most complete game on Monday night, defeating the Denver Nuggets in a blowout 145-118. The Knicks were led by forward OG Anunoby, who scored a career-high 40 points in a breakout game.