Jokic's Triple-Double Leads Nuggets' Comeback Win Over Trail Blazers

Denver rallies from 16-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Portland 137-132 in overtime

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the intense basketball action between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and movement capturing the raw energy of the game.Jokic's triple-double heroics power the Nuggets' dramatic comeback victory over the Trail Blazers in a high-stakes Western Conference clash.Denver Today

Nikola Jokic recorded his 33rd career triple-double with 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists as the Denver Nuggets overcame a 16-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime. The Nuggets rallied behind Jokic's big night, outscoring Portland 38-17 in the fourth quarter to force overtime before pulling away in the extra period.

Why it matters

The win moves the Nuggets into third place in the Western Conference standings, a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. The loss drops the Trail Blazers into ninth place, a half-game behind the Los Angeles Clippers in the playoff race. This was a crucial game for both teams' postseason positioning.

The details

Denver trailed 115-99 with 8:13 left in the fourth quarter before going on a 21-5 run to tie the game. Jokic scored 10 points in the fourth to spark the comeback. Aaron Gordon hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 1:12 left to send the game to overtime. In the extra period, Gordon and Jamal Murray hit 3-pointers to give Denver a six-point lead, and Murray added two free throws and a dunk to help seal the win.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Denver entered the game on a season-high nine-game winning streak.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' star center, who recorded his 33rd career triple-double with 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in the win.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' guard scored 20 points, including 7 in overtime, to help Denver rally and defeat Portland.

Aaron Gordon

The Nuggets' forward scored 23 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer late in regulation to force overtime.

Toumani Camara

The Trail Blazers' forward scored 30 points and hit 8 of Portland's franchise-record 25 3-pointers in the loss.

Deni Avdija

The Trail Blazers' guard scored 26 points and was 13-of-14 from the free throw line, helping Portland build a 16-point fourth quarter lead before the Nuggets rallied.

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What they’re saying

“We must have had a lot of heart and a lot of fight to come back from that deficit. Nikola was unbelievable, as usual, and our guys really stepped up when we needed them to.”

— Michael Malone, Nuggets Head Coach

What’s next

The Nuggets will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, while the Trail Blazers will visit the San Antonio Spurs.

The takeaway

This thrilling 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 Western Conference. Meanwhile, the loss is a tough blow for the Trail Blazers, who are now in a precarious position in the crowded playoff race.