Denver Nuggets 115, Brooklyn Nets 127
NBA · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets defeated Denver Nuggets 127–115 on 2026-01-04 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 48% → 74%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 29 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 115 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 33 | 26 | 41 | 27 | 127 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 48% → 74%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q3 32-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 8:25 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 31-22 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q1 7:56 | 48% → 74% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q1 4:16 | 58% → 82% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 11:16 | 95% → 77% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q3 8:51 | 84% → 98% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 12–0 | Q4 8:25 | 97% → 100% |