Philadelphia 76ers 96, Denver Nuggets 124
NBA · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 76ers 124–96 on 2026-03-17 in NBA play, a 28-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:25 swung win probability 94% → 99%. 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 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 18 | 31 | 25 | 96 |
| Denver Nuggets | 38 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 124 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:25 swung win probability 94% → 99%.
Why Philadelphia 76ers lost
- Lost Q1 22-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 8:25 (win probability 94% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 44.1% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 22-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q2 8:25 | 94% → 99% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 3:21 | 100% → 100% |