Utah Jazz 129, Denver Nuggets 135
NBA · 2026-03-27 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Utah Jazz 135–129 on 2026-03-27 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:15 swung win probability 7% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 26 | 36 | 43 | 24 | 129 |
| Denver Nuggets | 37 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 135 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:15 swung win probability 7% → 96%.
Why Utah Jazz lost
- Lost Q4 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 1:03 (win probability 71% → 91% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-14 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q1 1:03 | 71% → 91% |
| Utah Jazz | 9–0 | Q3 11:26 | 73% → 32% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 2:11 | 2% → 21% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q4 1:15 | 7% → 96% |