The short-handed Nets hit the road and played three strong quarters of basketball in Denver on Friday, but Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets unleashed an offensive avalanche in the third quarter that ultimately led to a 124-105 loss.

With starting power forward Aaron Gordon sidelined again with a calf injury, 17-year veteran Russell Westbrook started his 16th game of the season. Westbrook entered this game 11-4 as a starter, averaging 14.