Nuggets and Jazz Face Off in Crucial NBA Matchup

TV channel and streaming details for the March 2 game between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz

Mar. 2, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The Denver Nuggets (37-24) will take on the struggling Utah Jazz (18-42) on March 2, 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, with the Nuggets missing Peyton Watson, Aaron Gordon, and Tamar Bates, while the Jazz will be without Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, Vince Williams, Lauri Markkanen, and Kevin Love.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Nuggets and Jazz is an important one, as the Nuggets are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, while the Jazz are looking to end their five-game losing streak and build momentum for the future.

The details

The game will tip off at 7:00 PM MT and will be broadcast on Altitude Sports and NBA League Pass. Fans can also stream the game through various online platforms. The Nuggets will be without several key players due to injuries, while the Jazz will also be missing a number of their top players.

  • The game will take place on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM MT.
  • The Nuggets are currently 37-24 on the season.
  • The Jazz are in the midst of a five-game losing streak.

The players

Peyton Watson

Nuggets player who is out with a hamstring injury.

Aaron Gordon

Nuggets player who is out with a hamstring injury.

Tamar Bates

Nuggets player who is out with a foot injury.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jazz player who is out for the season with a knee injury.

Walker Kessler

Jazz player who is out for the season with a shoulder injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for us as we look to solidify our playoff positioning. We know the Jazz have been struggling, but we can't take them lightly.”

— Michael Malone, Nuggets Head Coach

“We're just trying to get through this rough patch and build some momentum for the future. It won't be easy against a tough Nuggets team, but we're going to give it our all.”

— Will Hardy, Jazz Head Coach

What’s next

The Nuggets and Jazz will meet again on March 30 in Denver, in what could be a pivotal late-season matchup between the two teams.

The takeaway

This game between the Nuggets and Jazz is an important one for both teams, as the Nuggets look to solidify their playoff positioning and the Jazz try to end their losing streak and build momentum for the future. Injuries will play a key role, with both teams missing several key players.