Tanking? Utah Jazz players are out to prove they’re not in on it
Wednesday’s season-opening blowout of a lax Nuggets team was, for some on the roster, a sign that their talent, competitiveness, and effort will make the team better than prognosticators believe.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Jazz bench celebrates the win as the Utah Jazz defeat the Denver Nuggets 123-102 during the team's home and season opener at Vivint Arena, Oct. 19, 2022.
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