Jamal Murray's 10 3-pointers power Nuggets past Jazz

Denver star scores 37 points in 130-117 victory over Utah

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:25am

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Jamal Murray matched his career high with 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. Nikola Jokic recorded his 196th career triple-double with 15 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets, who won their seventh straight game.

Why it matters

The win extends Denver's dominance over Utah, as the Nuggets have now defeated the Jazz 10 consecutive times. Jamal Murray's hot shooting performance was a key factor in the victory, showcasing the Nuggets' offensive firepower as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference.

The details

Murray matched his career high of 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to lead the Nuggets. Cameron Johnson had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Christian Braun scored 18 points for Denver. Jokic recorded his 196th career triple-double, moving him within 13 of the all-time record held by Russell Westbrook. For the Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh made 6 3-pointers and scored 28 points, while Kyle Filipowski added 25 points and 12 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Jamal Murray

A star guard for the Denver Nuggets who scored 37 points and hit 10 3-pointers in the win.

Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets' All-Star center recorded his 196th career triple-double, moving him closer to the all-time record.

Brice Sensabaugh

A rookie forward for the Utah Jazz who scored a team-high 28 points and made 6 3-pointers.

Kyle Filipowski

A Jazz rookie who added 25 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Cameron Johnson

A Nuggets forward who contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

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What they’re saying

“Jamal Murray was on fire tonight, and that really set the tone for us. When he's hitting shots like that, it opens up so much for the rest of our offense.”

— Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Center

What’s next

The Nuggets will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, April 4. The Jazz will try to end their seven-game skid when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, April 5.

The takeaway

Jamal Murray's explosive scoring performance, combined with Nikola Jokic's latest triple-double, showcased the Nuggets' offensive firepower and their continued dominance over the struggling Jazz. Denver's ability to win on the road against a divisional rival is a positive sign as they gear up for the playoffs.