Denver Nuggets 117, Golden State Warriors 128
NBA · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors defeated Denver Nuggets 128–117 on 2026-02-22 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:09 swung win probability 16% → 100%. 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 | 27 | 40 | 34 | 16 | 117 |
| Golden State Warriors | 39 | 37 | 19 | 33 | 128 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:09 swung win probability 16% → 100%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q4 16-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q4 4:09 (win probability 16% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 50.5% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 9–0 | Q1 10:12 | 58% → 83% |
| Golden State Warriors | 8–0 | Q4 10:02 | 12% → 54% |
| Golden State Warriors | 15–0 | Q4 4:09 | 16% → 100% |