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WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers @ Denver Nuggets: Mar 22, 2026
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112 on March 22, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 40 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 112 |
| Nuggets | 42 | 33 | 32 | 21 | 128 |
Top Performers
Trail Blazers
- 23 PTS Deni Avdija
- 13 REB Donovan Clingan
- 14 AST Deni Avdija
Nuggets
- 22 PTS Jamal Murray
- 14 REB Nikola Jokić
- 14 AST Nikola Jokić
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Box Score
Portland Trail Blazers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday G | 28 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-12 | 2-10 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Deni Avdija F | 32 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-17 | 2-7 | 7-8 | -24 |
| Sidy Cissoko G | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 0-2 | -8 |
| Toumani Camara F | 30 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 4-6 | 2-2 | -20 |
| Donovan Clingan C | 25 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 4-7 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Robert Williams III CF | 18 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-10 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -8 |
| Scoot Henderson G | 27 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-14 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Matisse Thybulle GF | 25 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jayson Kent F | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Kris Murray F | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Blake Wesley G | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson F | 27 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-10 | 5-7 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Jamal Murray G | 30 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-18 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 35 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10-18 | 2-8 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Christian Braun G | 29 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 1-3 | 4-4 | +12 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 28 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Tyus Jones G | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Julian Strawther G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Peyton Watson F | 19 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-13 | 1-5 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Spencer Jones F | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 3-3 | +2 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Recap
Denver beat Portland 128-112 with a dominant third quarter that put the game out of reach. The Nuggets improved to 44-28, while the Trail Blazers fell to 35-37.
Denver led 75-69 at halftime but outscored Portland 32-24 in the third quarter to build a 14-point lead. The Nuggets shot 49 of 90 from the field and assisted on 37 baskets. Portland made 42 of 97 shots and committed 10 turnovers to Denver's 11.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 22 points. Deni Avdija paced Portland with 23 points and 14 assists while Donovan Clingan grabbed 13 rebounds. The Nuggets' bench depth showed through in free throw shooting, where they made 12 of 13 attempts compared to Portland's 12 of 16.
The number to know: Denver's 37 assists. That ball movement kept Portland's defense scrambling and opened driving lanes all night.
Team Stats
| Trail Blazers | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 42-97 | Field Goals | 49-90 |
| 43.3% | FG % | 54.4% |
| 16-50 | 3-Pointers | 18-46 |
| 32.0% | 3P % | 39.1% |
| 12-16 | Free Throws | 12-13 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 92.3% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 31 | Assists | 37 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 0 | Blocks | 3 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 16 | Fouls | 19 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 20 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Trail Blazers | 51.5% | 8.8% | 27.5% | 0.124 |
 Nuggets | 64.4% | 10.3% | 13.9% | 0.133 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 22, 20265:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Trail Blazers last 5
- W @ Timberwolves 108-104 Mar 20, 2026
- W @ Pacers 127-119 Mar 18, 2026
- W @ Nets 114-95 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ 76ers 103-109 Mar 15, 2026
- W vs Jazz 124-114 Mar 13, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Raptors 121-115 Mar 20, 2026
- L @ Grizzlies 118-125 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs 76ers 124-96 Mar 17, 2026
- L @ Lakers 125-127 Mar 14, 2026
- W @ Spurs 136-131 Mar 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 6, 2026 Trail Blazers @ Nuggets 132-137
- Feb 20, 2026 Nuggets @ Trail Blazers 157-103
- Oct 31, 2025 Nuggets @ Trail Blazers 107-109
More NBA Games on Mar 22, 2026
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3122
Sacramento Kings0-3126Top: Monk 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1113
New York Knicks0-3145Top: Towns 26 PTS, 16 REBBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0102
Boston Celtics1-192Top: Brown 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-198
Phoenix Suns1-1120Top: Booker 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Trail Blazers visit the Lakers Oct 27; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Trail Blazers vs Nuggets on Mar 22, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112 on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 22 points.
What are the Trail Blazers and Nuggets records?
After this game the Trail Blazers were 35-37 and the Nuggets were 44-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Trail Blazers vs Nuggets?
Deni Avdija scored 23 for the Trail Blazers. Jamal Murray scored 22 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Trail Blazers vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 137-132 on Apr 6, 2026 at home.
Where was Trail Blazers vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Trail Blazers vs Nuggets?
Trail Blazers-Nuggets: Q1 40-42, Q2 29-33, Q3 24-32, Q4 19-21.
What is next for the Trail Blazers and Nuggets?
Trail Blazers visit the Lakers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.