Denver Nuggets 128, Utah Jazz 125
NBA · 2026-03-02 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Utah Jazz 128–125 on 2026-03-02 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:16 swung win probability 60% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Jazz lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 33 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 128 |
| Utah Jazz | 34 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 125 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:16 swung win probability 60% → 24%.
Why Utah Jazz lost
- Lost Q3 26-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 5:40 (win probability 65% → 30% for the home side).
- Outscored 32-22 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 10–0 | Q1 5:40 | 65% → 30% |
| Utah Jazz | 8–0 | Q1 3:21 | 33% → 61% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 10:16 | 60% → 24% |