After going 3-1 on their most recent home stand, the Denver Nuggets went into Salt Lake City last Wednesday night on the second night of a back to back. The Utah Jazz had a couple of days to rest up after their loss at Pepsi Center on Sunday, and after losing four in a row, Wednesday night was a must-win. The Nuggets were without their best player in Danilo Gallinari, their best perimeter defender in Gary Harris, and Will Barton remained very hobbled in his second game back from injury.
The Nuggets were blown out. I’m not much for excuses, but it’s reasonable to call it a schedule loss.