Jokic's triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

The Denver Nuggets came back from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:34am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing the intense action and comeback victory.Nuggets rally from 13 down in the fourth to beat Jazz in a tight Western Conference playoff race.Denver Today

Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth straight triple-double with 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists, and Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson hit key 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 135-129 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. The Nuggets rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to avoid a costly loss in the tight Western Conference playoff race.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Nuggets in fourth place in the West, a game ahead of Minnesota and a half-game behind the Lakers. The Jazz, who were missing several key players, 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 rallied, cutting the deficit to single digits by the end of the third on a 39-foot buzzer-beater by Jokic. In the fourth, the Nuggets scored 28 points to the Jazz's 9, with Jokic, Murray and Johnson hitting key shots down the stretch to complete the comeback.

  • The Nuggets rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
  • Jokic hit a 39-foot buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter.

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 and hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute to seal the win.

Cam Johnson

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

Kyle Filipowski

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

Tim Hardaway Jr.

The Nuggets' guard, who scored 21 points and hit a key 3-pointer during the comeback.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“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 on Friday night.”

— The Associated Press

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This comeback win keeps the Nuggets in the thick of the tight Western Conference playoff race, as they remain in fourth place, a game ahead of Minnesota and a half-game behind the Lakers. For the struggling Jazz, the loss continues their recent woes, as they've now dropped 26 of their last 29 games.