ATLANTA (Interstat) — The Denver Nuggets, riding high after an offensive outburst, visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Friday night in a cross-conference NBA matchup. The Nuggets (15-6) arrive following a 135-120 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Guard Jamal Murray scored a season-high 52 points in that win, while center Nikola Jokic added 24 points and 13 assists. Denver has won seven of its last 10 games, averaging over 127 points per game in that stretch. The Hawks (13-10) look to rebound from a 115-92 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same night. The provided statistics for that game appear to list Denver players incorrectly; Atlanta’s top performers will seek to improve upon a performance where the team shot just 38.5% from the field. Atlanta’s form has been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their past six games. Denver holds the superior record and brings the league’s top-ranked offense into the contest. Containing the tandem of Murray and Jokic will be the primary challenge for a Hawks defense that ranks in the bottom third of the league. Following this game, the Nuggets continue a road trip at Charlotte on Sunday. The Hawks will travel to face the Washington Wizards on Saturday.