NBA · Final

Nuggets Defeat Trail Blazers 128-112 at Home

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Sunday, March 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets 128, Portland Trail Blazers 112, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets beat Portland Trail Blazers 128-112 at Ball Arena on March 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Ball Arena, the Denver Nuggets secured a solid victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 128-112. This win not only extends the Nuggets' lead in the season series to 3-1 against the Trail Blazers but also underscores their strong home performance this season. The Nuggets now boast a home record of 45-28, while the Trail Blazers fall to 35-38 overall.

The Nuggets entered this game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak, averaging 123.0 points scored and allowing 119.6 points per game. Their recent form has been strong, particularly at home, where they have a record of 4-1 in their last five games. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have also been performing well, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games and a three-game winning streak leading into this matchup. They have averaged 113.0 points scored and 111.0 points allowed during this stretch.

The Nuggets' scoring was led by a balanced attack, with key contributions from various players. The Trail Blazers, however, were missing key player Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee injury, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. This injury situation undoubtedly impacted Portland's performance as they struggled to keep pace with Denver.

In terms of betting, DraftKings had the Nuggets favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 237.5. The odds reflected Denver's strong home advantage and their recent form. The Nuggets' moneyline was set at -340.0, while the Trail Blazers were listed at +270.0, indicating a significant expectation for the Nuggets to win.

The game itself featured a series of scoring plays that showcased Denver's offensive prowess. Bruce Brown hit a crucial three-pointer in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to 122-104. Deni Avdija made free throws for the Trail Blazers, but Denver quickly responded with a layup from Peyton Watson, followed by another basket that pushed the score to 126-106. Despite a late three-pointer from Jayson Kent for Portland, Aaron Gordon sealed the game with a dunk, bringing the final score to 128-112.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the Nuggets' ability to capitalize on their home court, while the Trail Blazers faced challenges due to injuries to key players. The series now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Nuggets, setting the stage for future encounters.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -8.5	237.5 o -115 / u -105	Portland Trail Blazers +270 · Denver Nuggets -340

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Injury report

Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsNikola Jokic22Denver Nuggets
AssistsNikola Jokic14Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic14Denver Nuggets
PointsDeni Avdija23Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija14Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan13Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1123 scored · 119.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

W121-115vs Toronto RaptorsMar 21
L118-125at Memphis GrizzliesMar 19
W124-96vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 18
L125-127at Los Angeles LakersMar 15
W136-131at San Antonio SpursMar 13
W129-93vs Houston RocketsMar 12
L126-129at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 9
L103-142vs New York KnicksMar 7
W120-113vs Los Angeles LakersMar 6
W128-125at Utah JazzMar 3

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W3113 scored · 111 allowed per game4-3 away

W108-104at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 21
W127-119at Indiana PacersMar 18
W114-95at Brooklyn NetsMar 16
L103-109at Philadelphia 76ersMar 15
W124-114vs Utah JazzMar 14
L101-103vs Charlotte HornetsMar 11
W131-111vs Indiana PacersMar 9
L99-106at Houston RocketsMar 7
W122-114at Memphis GrizzliesMar 5
L101-135at Atlanta HawksMar 1

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Denver Nuggets
Field goals	42-97	49-90
Field goal %	43	54
Three-pointers	16-50	18-46
Three-point %	32	39
Free throws	12-16	12-13
Free throw %	75	92
Rebounds	45	42
Offensive rebounds	14	5
Defensive rebounds	31	37
Assists	31	37
Steals	5	6
Blocks	0	3
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	9	27
Points in the paint	46	54
Fouls	16	19
Largest lead	0	20
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter75-88Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter78-88Matisse Thybulle makes 25-foot running jump shot (Deni Avdija assists)
3rd Quarter78-90Nikola Jokic makes 1-foot layup (Aaron Gordon assists)
3rd Quarter80-90Donovan Clingan makes two point shot
3rd Quarter80-92Nikola Jokic makes driving layup (Aaron Gordon assists)
3rd Quarter80-94Christian Braun makes running layup (Cameron Johnson assists)
3rd Quarter80-96Christian Braun makes running layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter80-98Cameron Johnson makes driving layup
3rd Quarter82-98Toumani Camara makes 3-foot layup (Robert Williams III assists)
3rd Quarter82-100Jamal Murray makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter84-100Robert Williams III makes alley oop layup (Deni Avdija assists)
3rd Quarter84-102Nikola Jokic makes driving layup
3rd Quarter86-102Deni Avdija makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter87-102Scoot Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-102Scoot Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-105Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter91-105Sidy Cissoko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kris Murray assists)
3rd Quarter91-106Christian Braun makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter91-107Christian Braun makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter93-107Robert Williams III makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Blake Wesley assists)
4th Quarter96-107Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter96-109Jamal Murray makes running layup (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter96-111Bruce Brown makes running layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter96-113Spencer Jones makes 2-foot dunk (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter98-113Scoot Henderson makes driving layup (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter98-116Spencer Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter99-116Toumani Camara makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-116Toumani Camara makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-116Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-116Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-119Peyton Watson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter104-119Deni Avdija makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter104-122Bruce Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Peyton Watson assists)
4th Quarter105-122Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-122Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-124Peyton Watson makes 2-foot layup (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
4th Quarter106-126Peyton Watson makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter109-126Toumani Camara makes 25-foot three pointer (Scoot Henderson assists)
4th Quarter109-128Aaron Gordon makes 1-foot dunk (Christian Braun assists)
4th Quarter112-128Jayson Kent makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matisse Thybulle assists)