Denver Nuggets 114, Boston Celtics 110
NBA · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Boston Celtics 114–110 on 2026-01-07 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:00 swung win probability 76% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 31 | 27 | 21 | 35 | 114 |
| Boston Celtics | 35 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 110 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:00 swung win probability 76% → 0%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q4 28-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 4:00 (win probability 76% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 11:37 | 54% → 80% |
| Denver Nuggets | 10–0 | Q2 6:33 | 81% → 44% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q2 2:51 | 39% → 76% |
| Boston Celtics | 12–0 | Q3 4:25 | 41% → 92% |
| Denver Nuggets | 14–0 | Q4 4:00 | 76% → 0% |