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The Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone opened up on his team’s Game 3 blowout loss to the Utah Jazz. Malone gave credit to the Utah Jazz for the game they put up, while he talked on his team’s lack of defense and effort.

The Nuggets were outplayed by the Jazz with Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley combining for 71 points. On the other hand, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray scored a combined 26 points for the Nuggets.

Denver and Utah will clash again on Suturday for Game 4 of the playoff opening round series.