Utah's defense has slipped. The Jazz are giving up 101.3 points per game during their last three games.

The Nuggets can be unpredictable on offense, but they are committed now to playing at a faster tempo. Defensively, the Nuggets rank 27th giving up an average of 103.8 points per game.

Gordon Hayward was healthy during the shoot around and is expected to play for the Jazz, which is a huge boost to their offense.