The Nuggets came out with a far different energy in this matchup than the season opener. After a rough couple minutes that saw them go down 9-3 early, Michael Malone called a timeout. Out of the timeout, they had an intensity to them that was absent in game 1 of the regular season. The offense was clicking, scoring 35 in the first frame. Michael Porter Jr.’s return was felt early with 11 first quarter points coming on 3-5 from the field and 3-4 from beyond the arc. With a pair of free throws he led all players in scoring.
Recap: Nuggets Redeem Themselves From Opening Night, Crush Jazz 117-101
