Denver Nuggets' Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic combine powers for win at Utah Jazz in NBA

By Can Erozden

Both Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic posted triple-doubles in a Monday NBA game as the Denver Nuggets won against hosts Utah Jazz 132-121 in Salt Lake City.

Serbian All-Star center Jokic scored a game-high 36 points, grabbed 22 rebounds and made 11 assists for the Nuggets at the Delta Center.

His Nuggets teammate Westbrook tallied 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists during the game. US point guard Westbrook, who had no turnovers, shot 100% from the field and the free-throw line.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 21 points against the Jazz, and Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Christian Braun had 20 points each.

Murray also produced 10 assists.

So all starters of the Nuggets scored in double digits.

Jordan Clarkson was the top scorer for the Jazz with 24 points, and his teammate Collin Sexton added 22 points for the hosts.

In the NBA Western Conference standings, the Nuggets are sixth with 18 wins and 13 losses.

Meanwhile, the Jazz were handed their 24th loss in 31 games to be in the 14th spot in the West.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are leading the Western Conference with 26 wins. They have lost five games so far.