Denver Nuggets 134, Atlanta Hawks 133
NBA · 2025-12-05 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Atlanta Hawks 134–133 on 2025-12-05 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 20-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:53 swung win probability 95% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 23 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 134 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 41 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 133 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 20-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:53 swung win probability 95% → 1%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q3 30-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at Q4 6:53 (win probability 95% → 1% for the home side).
- Outscored 24-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q1 2:01 | 88% → 98% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 10:32 | 99% → 93% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q3 8:49 | 96% → 74% |
| Denver Nuggets | 20–0 | Q4 6:53 | 95% → 1% |