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Denver defeated Utah 135–129 on March 27 at Ball Arena in a back-and-forth matchup that finished just under the 247.5 Vegas total. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 33 points while Jamal Murray added 31, combining to carry Denver's offense as the hosts shot 47.4 percent from the field and made 19 three-pointers. The Jazz countered with Kristaps Filipowski's 25 points and Collin Williams's 24, but Utah's superior field-goal efficiency (55.8 percent) could not overcome Denver's depth and clutch execution. The fourth quarter proved decisive, with Denver outscoring Utah 37–24 to seal the victory after the Jazz had dominated the third quarter 43–36. Both teams dished out 34 assists, yet Denver's 19 three-pointers versus Utah's nine proved the differentiator in a game where perimeter shooting determined the outcome. The Nuggets' defensive rating of 123.6 held firm down the stretch despite Utah's 10 steals, keeping the Jazz from mounting a comeback. Denver's win strengthens its playoff positioning while Utah faces questions about late-game execution.
