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Jazz fall to Nuggets in preseason despite Peterson's strong showing

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Jazz fall to Nuggets in preseason despite Peterson's strong showing

Summary

The Utah Jazz faced off against the Denver Nuggets on October 6, falling 117-106 in their preseason matchup. Utah began positively, taking a 31-24 lead into the second quarter. However, Denver dominated the middle quarters, outscoring the Jazz 41-28 and 30-22. Rookie Darryn Peterson led Utah with 23 points, while Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkić, Kyle Filipowski, and Brice Sensabaugh were sidelined due to injuries. This game allowed Utah to evaluate younger players and new lineups as they prepare for the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Jazz lead 31-24 after the first quarter.
•Nuggets win the second and third quarters decisively.
•Darryn Peterson scores 23 points in his performance.
•Jazz have multiple key players unavailable due to injuries.
•Game served as an evaluation for younger roster members.

Latest Updates

5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Darryn Peterson finds his shot and two other takeaways in Jazz preseason home opener
4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jazz Fall to Nuggets in Preseason Action Despite Peterson’s Brilliance

What they're saying

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Rookie Darryn Peterson ignited the floor with a 23-point performance as an injury-depleted Utah roster tested new rotations and chemistry against a surging Denver offense.
— Yahoo Sports