Jamal Murray's 10 3-Pointers Lift Nuggets Over Jazz

Nuggets guard drains half-court buzzer-beater in 130-117 victory

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:06pm

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Jamal Murray scored 37 points and made 10 3-pointers, including a half-court heave at the end of the first quarter, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 win over the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic recorded his fifth triple-double in six games, while Cam Johnson and Christian Braun also had strong performances for the Nuggets. Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 28 points, but Utah dropped its seventh straight game.

Why it matters

The Nuggets' win extends their winning streak to seven games and keeps them firmly in the Western Conference playoff race. Murray's scoring outburst and Jokic's continued dominance demonstrate the Nuggets' offensive firepower, which will be crucial as they push for a high seed in the postseason.

The details

The Nuggets jumped out to a 17-3 lead, with Murray draining three 3-pointers on their first three possessions. Denver went 9-of-18 from beyond the arc in the first quarter, with Murray accounting for five of those 3-pointers, including a half-court heave at the buzzer. The Jazz were able to cut the deficit to as little as three points in the fourth quarter, but Murray and Braun sparked a 15-2 run that sealed the victory for the Nuggets.

  • The Nuggets opened the game on a 12-0 run.
  • Murray hit five 3-pointers in the first quarter, including a half-court buzzer-beater.
  • The Jazz pulled within 101-97 early in the fourth quarter before the Nuggets went on a 15-2 run.

The players

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard, who scored a game-high 37 points and made 10 3-pointers, including a half-court heave at the end of the first quarter.

Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets' star center, who recorded his fifth triple-double in six games with 15 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Brice Sensabaugh

The Jazz's rookie forward, who led his team with 28 points and six 3-pointers.

Kyle Filipowski

The Jazz's rookie forward, who scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

Christian Braun

The Nuggets' reserve forward, who scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“Jamal Murray was incredible tonight, hitting big shot after big shot to lead us to victory.”

— Michael Malone, Nuggets Head Coach

What’s next

The Nuggets will host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, while the Jazz will travel to face the Houston Rockets on Friday.

The takeaway

Jamal Murray's scoring outburst and Nikola Jokic's continued triple-double dominance demonstrate the Nuggets' offensive firepower, which will be crucial as they push for a high seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Jazz, meanwhile, have now lost seven straight games and are struggling to find consistency.