Jazz Fall to Nuggets in High-Scoring Affair

Utah's Cody Williams scores 24 points but Denver prevails 142-135

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:58am

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The Utah Jazz (21-52) fell to the Denver Nuggets (46-28) by a final score of 142-135 in a high-scoring affair at Ball Arena on Friday night. Utah was led by Cody Williams, who scored 24 points on 11-of-20 shooting, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's offensive onslaught. The Nuggets shot 56.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range, with Jamal Murray pouring in 53 points to pace the home team.

Why it matters

This loss keeps the Jazz firmly in the NBA's basement, as they continue to struggle through a difficult season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race with the victory. The game featured an up-and-down, high-scoring affair that showcased the offensive firepower of both teams.

The details

The Jazz kept the game close throughout, shooting 46.9% from the field and 24.1% from three-point range. However, they were unable to slow down the Nuggets' offense, which connected on 19-of-38 attempts from beyond the arc. Denver also dominated the rebounding battle, grabbing 43 boards compared to Utah's 56.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

The players

Cody Williams

A contributing scorer for the Utah Jazz, Williams recorded 24 points on 11-of-20 shooting in 37 minutes of action.

Jamal Murray

The star point guard for the Denver Nuggets, Murray led all scorers with 53 points on 19-of-28 shooting in 41 minutes of play.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work on our defensive intensity and execution if we want to be competitive against the top teams in the league.”

— Quin Snyder, Head Coach, Utah Jazz

What’s next

The Jazz will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Nuggets will try to build on this win when they travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair highlighted the offensive firepower of both teams, but the Nuggets' superior shooting and rebounding proved to be the difference as they maintained their position in the Western Conference playoff race.