2017 has gotten off to a good start for Denver's Nikola Jokic. The 21 - year - old is averaging over 23 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists per game in January. On Tuesday, he built on that stat line by once again leading the Nuggets in scoring and rebounding. Jokic posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks against Utah. Denver saw an additional 17 points and seven assists from veteran point guard Jameer Nelson, who found himself starting in Emmanuel Mudiay's stead. The Jazz, meanwhile, saw less dominant play from their stars. Forward Gordon Hayward scored only nine points, while point guard George Hill shot a dismal 6 - of - 18. The two were major contributors to Utah's 41 percent shooting from the field on the night. Forward Derrick Favors, however, scored an impressive 18 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting in just 25 minutes of play.
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