Recap: Denver loses a close one in starless matchup

The Denver Nuggets drop back-to-back games against two division rivals. The Utah Jazz were short-handed without Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and Joe Ingles. Even though Denver was without reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, they still had a chance. Jazz won at home 108-104. With Jokic out Zeke Nnaji started in his place, as did Austin Rivers for Aaron Gordon.

The Nuggets leading scorer was Bryn Forbes with his Nuggets high, 26 points in 30 minutes. He shot 10-13 from the field and 4-5 from three. Davon Reed also got significant action and played well, he put up 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while shooting 5-7 from the field and 3-5 from three in 30 minutes. The Jazz had a very well-rounded…