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Jokic's Triple-Double, Murray and Johnson Hit Late 3s to Rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Nuggets overcame a 13-point deficit with a 21-5 run, fueled by clutch 3-pointers from Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson.

  • On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Denver Nuggets rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Utah Jazz 135-129 at Ball Arena, with Nikola Jokic recording 33 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists.
  • Utah built a 14-point lead late in the third quarter by exploiting the Nuggets' lackadaisical perimeter defense and scoring more than 30 points off 14 turnovers, frustrating the home crowd at Ball Arena.
  • Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray fueled a decisive 21-5 closing run, with Johnson hitting the game-tying 3-pointer with 2:18 remaining and the go-ahead shot with 46 seconds left, while Murray finished with 31 points.
  • Denver improved to 47-28, moving one game ahead of fifth-place Minnesota in the Western Conference playoff race and extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories.
  • Following this victory, the Nuggets host Golden State on Sunday night, while the Jazz travel to Phoenix for a game on Saturday night.
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Jokic's triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists, Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray combined for four 3-pointers in the final 2:20, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 13 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 135-129.

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