Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Utah Jazz beat Denver Nuggets in preseason opener

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The Utah Jazz opened what many are considering a new era for the franchise with a 109-97 win over the Denver Nuggets Sunday night in their 2026-27 preseason opener in Boulder, Colorado. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 17 points in just 14 minutes on 5 of 12 shooting (3 of 7 from behind the 3-point …

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Salt Lake Tribune
Three observations from the Utah Jazz’s preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Oct 4, 2026
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The Utah Jazz opened preseason play with a win over the Denver Nuggets. Here’s what stood out.
Deseret News
Utah Jazz beat Denver Nuggets in preseason opener (opens Deseret News)
Published Oct 4, 2026
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The Utah Jazz opened what many are considering a new era for the franchise with a 109-97 win over the Denver Nuggets Sunday night in their 2026-27 preseason opener in Boulder, Colorado. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 17 points in just 14 minutes on 5 of 12 shooting (3 of 7 from behind the 3-point …