DeMar DeRozan scores on spinning and-1 in Nuggets preseason debut

Utah leads Denver 63-52 in the in-progress preseason game.

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DeMar DeRozan spins... DeMar DeRozan scores! How did one of the newest @nuggets get this circus AND-1 to fall 😮 https:/ Via @NBA on X

What happened: DeMar DeRozan scored on a spinning and-1 finish during the Denver Nuggets' preseason game against the Utah Jazz. The play provides an early highlight for the veteran in his first action with his new franchise.

Why it matters: DeRozan signed with Denver this offseason, bringing another experienced scorer to the rotation as he begins his 18th campaign. He joined the Nuggets for a Finals push alongside the established core.

By the numbers: Game-high scorer Lauri Markkanen has 17 points for the Jazz, while Aaron Gordon has tallied 12 points and 4 rebounds for the Nuggets.

What to watch: Denver continues its preseason schedule as the roster builds chemistry ahead of the regular season.

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