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5 min readThe NBA preseason is underway, and Tuesday night’s slate delivered a mix of rookie debuts, rotation questions, and one concerning performance from a team that barely changed its roster over the summer. The stars were out, but the most telling story might be about a team that looked alarmingly like its old self against an opponent’s backups.
The Utah Jazz Might Be Good, and Darren Peterson Looks Ready
The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 117-106, and the headline is rookie guard Darren Peterson. After a quiet first preseason game, Peterson exploded for 23 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 9-of-12 from inside the arc. The hosts noted his comfort level jumped significantly from game one to game two, and his ability to get to his spots in the mid-range and finish near the basket stood out. “That’s not easy to do as a young guy,” Danny Cunningham said, pointing out that Peterson’s handle and shot-making draw comparisons to the great scoring guards of the 2000s and even Anthony Edwards in how he gets to his jumper. The hosts believe he has the potential to be the best rookie in this class.
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- 1 REAL: The STARS Were Out Tonight! The NBA Season Is ALMOST Here
- 2 (01:13) **Episode Introduction & Preseason Excitement** - Hosts Swiper Join and Danny Cunningham welcome listeners to Locked On NBA Game Night, setting up a night of preseason action with standout performances from young players and rookies.
- 3 (03:41) **Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets** - Denver wins 117-106 in a rematch, with key individual performances and rotation questions emerging for both teams.
- 4 (12:07) **Lakers vs. Warriors** - Golden State blows out L.A. 124-98, but the game's real story is the emergence of rookie Yaxel Lindenborg and the Lakers' missing stars.
- 5 (24:46) **Pelicans vs. Thunder** - New Orleans rallies from 23 down to win 116-110, but the starting lineup's struggles against OKC's backups raise serious concerns.
- 6 (32:42) **Nets vs. Hornets** - Brooklyn steamrolls Charlotte 124-90, with Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle leading the way in an efficient night.
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Danny Cunningham and Swipa detail the Tuesday Night slate of NBA basketball with the Nuggets, Jazz, Warriors, Lakers, Hornets, Nets, Thunder and Pelicans in action!
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