Denver Nuggets 125, Philadelphia 76ers 124
NBA · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 76ers 125–124 on 2026-01-05 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:52 swung win probability 90% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Philadelphia 76ers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 125 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 26 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 4 | 124 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:52 swung win probability 90% → 18%.
Why Philadelphia 76ers lost
- Lost Q4 27-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 6:52 (win probability 90% → 18% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 7:01 | 69% → 33% |
| Denver Nuggets | 14–0 | Q4 6:52 | 90% → 18% |