Jokic's Triple-Double Leads Nuggets to Comeback Win Over Jazz

Nikola Jokic records 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists as Denver rallies from 13 down in the fourth quarter.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:03am

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Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth straight triple-double with 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists, and Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray combined for four 3-pointers in the final 2:20 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 135-129 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Nuggets in fourth place in the tight Western Conference playoff race, a game ahead of Minnesota and a half-game behind the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz, meanwhile, have lost 26 of their last 29 games.

The details

The Nuggets opened an early 12-point lead, but the Jazz rallied in the second quarter to tie it at 62 at halftime. Utah then scored 43 points in the third quarter, taking a 14-point lead late in the period. But the Nuggets chipped away at the deficit, with Jokic hitting a 39-footer at the buzzer to make it a single-digit game heading to the fourth. Denver then completed the comeback, with Johnson and Murray hitting key 3-pointers in the final minutes.

  • The Nuggets rallied from a 120-107 deficit in the fourth quarter.
  • Jokic hit a 39-footer at the buzzer to end the third quarter.
  • Johnson and Murray combined for four 3-pointers in the final 2:20 of the game.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' star center, who recorded his fourth straight triple-double with 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' guard, who scored 31 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final seconds to seal the win.

Cam Johnson

The Nuggets' forward, who hit two crucial 3-pointers in the final 2:20 to help Denver rally.

Kyle Filipowski

The Jazz's leading scorer with 25 points, though he was scoreless in the fourth quarter.

Tim Hardaway Jr.

The Nuggets' guard, who scored 21 points and hit a 3-pointer and two free throws to help fuel the comeback.

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What they’re saying

“Nikola Jokic is just an incredible player. He willed us back into this game with his effort and leadership.”

— Michael Malone, Nuggets Head Coach

“We let this one slip away. We had control of the game, but couldn't finish it off.”

— Will Hardy, Jazz Head Coach

What’s next

The Nuggets will host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, while the Jazz will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Saturday.

The takeaway

This comeback win showcases the Nuggets' resilience and the MVP-caliber play of Nikola Jokic, who continues to lead Denver's charge towards a high playoff seed in the West. For the struggling Jazz, it's another tough loss in what has been a difficult season.