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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, looks to pass the ball as Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
DENVER — Utah’s trademark under coach Quin Snyder has always been defense, and last year, the Jazz ranked No. 1 in the NBA in team defensive efficiency with the defensive player of the year in Rudy Gobert.
Going into Saturday’s game, the Jazz ranked in the middle of the NBA pack defensively — No. 14 in the NBA in defensive efficiency, 20th in field goal percentage defense and 18th in 3-point defensive percentage.