Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front right, becomes entangled with Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as Jazz center Walker Kessler, back right, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, second from right, shoots as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, left, forward Lauri Markkanen, second from left, and forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, top, tosses a pass over his shoulder as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones. Left, tries to get by Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) looks to shoot as Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)