The Nuggets defense has been MIA.
Their offense has run hot and cold in this series, but their defense has practically just been a runway for Donovan Mitchell. The Nuggets are so devoid of perimeter defense right now that guarding him is simply not feasible. He's switch-hunting Denver's worst defenders into oblivion, and stopping that is a matter of roster talent the Nuggets don't have. Utah can score whenever they want. The Nuggets will not be able to keep the backcourt of Utah from being able to take it off the dribble to the jar. What happened in game 2 and 3 was a lot to take in, but game 4 was a heartbreaker for the Nuggets - I fully expect the Jazz to close it out this evening.