What happened: The Denver Nuggets were tied at 62-62 with two minutes remaining in the third quarter before falling behind late in the frame, per Troy Renck. Denver shot 35.8% from the field through three quarters while struggling with ball security.

Why it matters: Denver needs backcourt production from the same Jamal Murray who scored a game-high 14 first-half points on Oct. 15 to mount a fourth-quarter rally as an underdog. Without efficient guard play, the half-court offense has stalled during second-half stretches.

What to watch: Denver enters the fourth quarter needing immediate scoring and ball security from its starting guard to close a 14-point gap.