Utah Jazz host Denver Nuggets in home matchup

Denver looks to extend Utah's home losing streak to 12 games

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:22am

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The Denver Nuggets, currently fourth in the Western Conference standings, will visit the struggling Utah Jazz, who have lost 11 straight home games and sit in 14th place in the conference. This will be the fourth and final regular season matchup between the two teams.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are jockeying for playoff positioning in the crowded Western Conference, while the Jazz are in the midst of a rebuilding season and hoping to end their prolonged home losing streak.

The details

The Nuggets have won two of the three previous meetings this season, including a 20-point victory over the Jazz in their last matchup in February. Utah has struggled mightily at home, losing 11 straight games at Vivint Arena. Denver is led by All-Star center Nikola Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double this season.

  • The game will take place on Friday, March 31, 2026.
  • Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time in Salt Lake City.

The players

Nikola Jokic

All-Star center for the Denver Nuggets, averaging a triple-double this season.

Utah Jazz

NBA team that currently sits in 14th place in the Western Conference with a 21-55 record.

Denver Nuggets

NBA team that is fourth in the Western Conference standings with a 48-28 record.

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What they’re saying

“We know we have our work cut out for us against a talented Nuggets team, but we're focused on ending this home skid and getting a much-needed win in front of our fans.”

— Will Hardy, Head Coach, Utah Jazz

“Our goal is to keep building momentum heading into the playoffs. We can't overlook the Jazz, even though they're struggling, because we need every win we can get right now.”

— Michael Malone, Head Coach, Denver Nuggets

What’s next

The winner of this game will have the season series advantage, which could be important if the teams end up in a close playoff race in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between the playoff-contending Nuggets and the rebuilding Jazz highlights the stark contrast in the teams' fortunes this season, as Denver looks to solidify its position in the West while Utah aims to end its prolonged home struggles.