Lonnie Walker's Denver Nuggets Debut Lacks Spark in Preseason Loss
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- Lonnie Walker debuted for the Denver Nuggets in a preseason loss.
- Walker scored 3 points in 9 minutes during the game.
- The Nuggets lost their first preseason game to the Utah Jazz.
- Julian Strawther led Denver with 14 points.
- Lauri Markkanen scored 17 points for the Jazz.
The Denver Nuggets began their preseason campaign with a 109-97 loss to the Utah Jazz. In the game, Lonnie Walker, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv player, made his debut for the Nuggets. Walker signed a temporary contract through the end of the preseason, aiming for a permanent deal, but his debut was described as lukewarm.
Walker played nine minutes, during which 19 players saw action for the Nuggets. He scored 3 points on 1-of-4 shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Another former Euroleague player, Alpha Diallo, also debuted for Denver, contributing 2 points (0-of-2 field goals, 2-of-2 free throws) along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
Guard Julian Strawther led the Nuggets in scoring with 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench. For the winning Jazz team, Lauri Markkanen was the standout performer, scoring 17 points in just 14 minutes.
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