Here are the highlights of the Game 6 match between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets which was scheduled on August 31, 2020 (Local Time).
The Nuggets lives for another day after claiming Game 6 versus the Jazz, 119-107.
Fourth-year man Jamal Murray once again proved how deadly his scoring ability as he dropped 50 points that went along with six assists, and five rebounds to lead his squad.
Murray scored at least 40 points in their last three outings where he joined Allen Iverson to make that feat during the NBA Playoffs.
The Nuggets got buried with double-digit early in the first quarter but were able to make a bounce back in the second quarter and then controlled the match the rest of the way.
Nikola Jokic added 22 points and nine rebounds in their victory while Jerami Grant chipped in with 18 markers.
For the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell’s first playoff series victory once again put to a halt after his team had a commanding 3-1 lead.
Mitchell was also explosive where he made 44 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Rudy Gobert managed to deliver 11 points and 11 rebounds while Mike Conley Jr., got 21 points.
Denver Vs Utah Game 6 Box Score
Nuggets (119) – Jokic 22, Murray 50, Grant 18, Morris 10, Millsap 5, Porter Jr. 2, Craig 8, Harris 4,
Jazz (107) – Gobert 11, Mitchell 44, O’Neale 5, Conley Jr. 21, Ingles 5, Clarkson 11, Niang 10