Denver Nuggets 136, San Antonio Spurs 131
NBA · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated San Antonio Spurs 136–131 on 2026-03-12 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:02 swung win probability 89% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San Antonio Spurs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 25 | 28 | 41 | 42 | 136 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 37 | 32 | 37 | 25 | 131 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:02 swung win probability 89% → 0%.
Why San Antonio Spurs lost
- Lost Q4 25-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 3:02 (win probability 89% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 36-26 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 8–0 | Q2 6:45 | 92% → 99% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 1:37 | 98% → 88% |
| Denver Nuggets | 11–0 | Q4 9:17 | 99% → 61% |
| Denver Nuggets | 14–0 | Q4 3:02 | 89% → 0% |