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Jazz vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 135-112 on December 22, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 15 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 112 |
| Nuggets | 40 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 135 |
Top Performers
Jazz
- 27 PTS Lauri Markkanen
- 14 REB Jusuf Nurkic
- 9 AST Isaiah Collier
Nuggets
- 27 PTS Jamal Murray
- 13 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Jazz vs Nuggets Box Score
Utah Jazz
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk GF | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -23 |
| Keyonte George G | 33 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7-14 | 2-4 | 4-4 | -12 |
| Jusuf Nurkic C | 34 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 2-2 | 3-5 | -31 |
| Ace Bailey GF | 24 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-13 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -23 |
| Lauri Markkanen FC | 36 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10-20 | 2-9 | 5-5 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Taylor Hendricks F | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Brice Sensabaugh GF | 23 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-12 | 1-5 | 3-3 | -2 |
| Walter Clayton Jr G | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Collier G | 23 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Kyle Filipowski FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Cody Williams F | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson F | 29 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-9 | 6-6 | 2-2 | +31 |
| Peyton Watson F | 27 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7-9 | 3-4 | 3-4 | +18 |
| Jamal Murray G | 26 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-16 | 6-12 | 5-6 | +14 |
| Spencer Jones F | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 1-4 | +26 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 28 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5-7 | 1-1 | 3-4 | +22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jalen Pickett G | 21 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Julian Strawther G | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 16 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 24 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 6-12 | 3-3 | 0 |
Jazz vs Nuggets Recap
Denver's dominant first quarter set the tone as the Nuggets beat Utah 135-112. Denver leads the season series and improves to 21-7, while the Jazz fall to 10-18.
The Nuggets built a 25-point lead after one quarter and never relented. At halftime, Denver led 69-46. Utah cut the deficit to 19 by the end of the third, but Denver's ball movement and shooting depth proved decisive. The Nuggets made 24 of 47 three-pointers while forcing 14 turnovers from the Jazz.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 27 points. Lauri Markkanen matched him with 27 for Utah, but the Nuggets' depth showed elsewhere. Nikola Jokić added 13 rebounds and 13 assists for Denver. Utah turned the ball over 14 times to Denver's 10, a gap that compounded the first-quarter hole.
The number to know: 37 assists. Denver's ball movement overwhelmed Utah's defense and created open looks throughout the night.
Team Stats
| Jazz | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 41-96 | Field Goals | 46-92 |
| 42.7% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 14-41 | 3-Pointers | 24-47 |
| 34.1% | 3P % | 51.1% |
| 16-19 | Free Throws | 19-25 |
| 84.2% | FT % | 76.0% |
| 49 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 30 | Assists | 37 |
| 5 | Steals | 8 |
| 1 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 19 | Fouls | 17 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 29 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jazz | 50.0% | 11.8% | 20.8% | 0.167 |
 Nuggets | 63.0% | 8.8% | 19.1% | 0.207 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Jazz vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 22, 20259:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Jazz KJZZ / Jazz+ · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Jazz vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Jazz last 5
- L vs Magic 127-128 Dec 20, 2025
- L vs Lakers 135-143 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 140-133 Dec 15, 2025
- W @ Grizzlies 130-126 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Thunder 101-131 Dec 7, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Rockets 101-115 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Magic 126-115 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Rockets 128-125 Dec 15, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-105 Dec 11, 2025
- W @ Hornets 115-106 Dec 7, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 1, 2026 Nuggets @ Jazz 130-117
- Mar 27, 2026 Jazz @ Nuggets 129-135
- Mar 2, 2026 Nuggets @ Jazz 128-125
More NBA Games on Dec 22, 2025
- Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1132
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1139Top: Mitchell 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-295
Boston Celtics2-1103Top: Brown 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2113
New Orleans Pelicans0-3119Top: Davis 35 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0103
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0119Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS, 10 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-297
Golden State Warriors1-3120Top: Curry 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0102Top: Duren 26 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Jazz vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Jazz host the Spurs Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Jazz vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Jazz vs Nuggets on Dec 22, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 135-112 on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 27 points.
What are the Jazz and Nuggets records?
After this game the Jazz were 10-18 and the Nuggets were 21-7 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Jazz vs Nuggets?
Lauri Markkanen scored 27 for the Jazz. Jamal Murray scored 27 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Jazz vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Jazz vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Jazz 130-117 on Apr 1, 2026 on the road.
Where was Jazz vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Jazz vs Nuggets?
Jazz-Nuggets: Q1 15-40, Q2 31-29, Q3 38-34, Q4 28-32.
What is next for the Jazz and Nuggets?
Jazz host the Spurs on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.