Getty Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets take on the Utah Jazz in the season opener.
Led by two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets will head to Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz in the season opener on October 19.
The game (9 p.m. ET start time) will be televised locally on Altitude (in Nuggets market) and AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain (in Jazz market), while anyone out of market can watch on NBA League Pass.
If the game is in your market, you can watch a live stream of the game on DirecTV Stream, which comes with a free trial and includes both Altitude and AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain.
If the game is out of your market, you can watch a live stream of the game on FuboTV, which offers NBA League Pass with a free trial.
Here’s a full rundown on how you can watch a live stream of the Nuggets vs Jazz, including options for both in-market and out-of-market viewers:
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If the Game is in Your Market
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” All local sports networks, including Altitude and AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain (local markets), are included in “Choice” and up, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Nuggets vs Jazz live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Altitude, AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain (local markets) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Nuggets vs Jazz live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
If the Game is out of Your Market
FuboTV
NBA League Pass, which lets you watch every out-of-market NBA game, is available as a separate add-on to FuboTV’s main package, but every package and add-on can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Nuggets vs Jazz live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch every out-of-market NBA game via Prime Channels. You can try both Amazon Prime and the NBA League Pass channel at no cost with a free trial:
NBA League Pass on Amazon Prime
Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch the Nuggets vs Jazz live on the Amazon Video app or Amazon website.
Compatible devices for the Amazon Video app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
NBA League Pass
This is ultimately the same as the Amazon Prime option above, only you’ll watch on NBA’s digital platforms rather than Amazon’s. You can watch all out-of-market NBA games on NBA League Pass, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up for NBA League Pass, can watch the Nuggets vs Jazz live on the NBA app or NBA website
Compatible devices for the NBA app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series S/X, PlayStation 4 or 5, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Nuggets vs Jazz Preview
The Jazz finished with an overall record of 49-33 last year (33-19 in the Western Conference), while the Nuggets finished with a 48-34 overall mark, going 29-23 in Western Conference play.
Jokic led the Nuggets in nearly every statistical category, from scoring (27.1 points per game) to rebounding (13.8 boards a game) to assists (7.9 per contest).
Both Jamal Murray, who missed the entire 2021-22 season, and Michael Porter Jr., who suffered a back injury nine games into his season last year, will return, although Murray will likely be limited, particularly considering he missed the preseason due to a hamstring issue. Prior to tearing his ACL, Murray was averaging 21 points, 4.0 points and 4.8 assists per contest, so he should provide a boost on offense once he’s back in the swing of things.
Denver also added shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this offseason, and he should give the team a boost defensively. Expect defense and hustle to be big points of emphasis for Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who revealed his team has a new stat this year called “The Hubie.” That particular mark will be given to offensive players who shoot the ball and don’t either hit the glass for a rebound or get back on defense immediately.
“If you’re not here, or there, where the **** are you?” Malone said in reference to The Hubie, via Mike Singer of the Denver Post.
On the other side, Utah is expected to hit a rebuilding year after saying goodbye to both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell this offseason. The projected starting lineup for the Jazz could consist of several new faces and will likely feature Walker Kessler, Kelly Olynyk, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Mike Conley. The youthful group will be led by first-year head coach Will Hardy, who replaces Quin Snyder.
“I would like to play a little bit up-tempo for sure with this group,” Hardy said. “Again, I would like us to play a style where everybody is involved. I don’t think that it would be productive for us to have one player dominate the ball with this group.”
Veteran Rudy Gay should also provide some nice depth.
In terms of injuries for this game, Utah will be without Udoka Azubuike, who’s out with an ankle/foot injury, while Denver point guard Malik Beasley is day-to-day with an ankle issue.