(My Sportsbook) - The Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets will wrap up a short two-game homestand Sunday night versus the rival Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. Denver ended a two-game slide in the opener of the residency by recording a 118-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Linas Kleiza scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 22 for Denver, which has won eight of its last 11 games overall and improved to 17-6 as the host this season. J.R. Smith registered 19 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals, while Nene contributed 13 points and 12 boards in a winning effort. Meanwhile, the Jazz have dropped two straight and three of their last four games, including Saturday's 102-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Salt Lake City. Superstar LeBron James fell an assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 33 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Cavs. Paul Millsap totaled 24 points and 15 rebounds for the Jazz, who got 17 points and 16 assists from Deron Williams. Kyle Korver chipped in 15 points in defeat. Utah defeated Denver, 98-94, on October 29 this season at EnergySolutions Arena and has won four straight, 10 of 12 and 23 of the past 33 meetings. These two teams have split the last 10 encounters at the Pepsi Center. |
