Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, works the ball to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, right, drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, right, collects the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, battles for control of the ball with Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives to the basket as Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela, left, and guard Garrison Mathews defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter collects a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)