NBA · Final/OT

Nuggets Edge Trail Blazers in Overtime Thriller

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137

Monday, April 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets 137, Portland Trail Blazers 132, 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 137-132 at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -290 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling overtime battle, the Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 at Ball Arena. This victory marked the Nuggets' fourth win in their series against the Trail Blazers this season, giving them a series record of 3-1. The game showcased the intense competition between the two teams, with both sides demonstrating their offensive prowess.

The Nuggets entered the matchup with a strong home record of 51-28 and had been on an impressive run, winning their last eight games. They averaged 127.5 points scored per game over their last ten, while allowing 117.9 points. In contrast, the Trail Blazers, with a record of 40-39, had also been performing well, winning eight of their last ten games and averaging 117.3 points scored with 104.2 points allowed. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positions as the regular season approached its conclusion.

At home, the Nuggets boasted an impressive 7-0 record in their last seven games, while the Trail Blazers had a mixed away record of 4-1 in their last five. The previous meetings between the two teams this season had seen the Nuggets come out on top, including a decisive 128-112 win just a couple of weeks prior to this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets had Aaron Gordon and Trevon Brazile listed as day-to-day, while the Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee injury. Additionally, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both day-to-day, which added an element of uncertainty to the Trail Blazers' lineup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Nuggets favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 235.5. The odds reflected the Nuggets' strong home performance and their recent form, but the close nature of the game suggested that the Trail Blazers were not to be underestimated.

The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout regulation. The Nuggets were able to pull ahead in overtime, with key plays from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic sealing the victory. Murray's performance was particularly notable, as he made crucial shots, including a three-point jumper and a driving dunk that helped the Nuggets maintain their lead. The Trail Blazers fought hard, with Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija contributing to their scoring efforts, but ultimately fell short.

As the regular season draws to a close, the Nuggets continue to solidify their position as a top contender in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers will look to regroup and address their injury concerns as they prepare for the playoffs.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -6.5	235.5 o -110 / u -110	Portland Trail Blazers +235 · Denver Nuggets -290

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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 Jokic35Denver Nuggets
AssistsNikola Jokic13Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic14Denver Nuggets
PointsToumani Camara30Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsJrue Holiday11Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan12Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 9-1Streak W8127.5 scored · 117.9 allowed per game7-0 at home

W136-134vs San Antonio SpursApr 4
W130-117at Utah JazzApr 2
W116-93vs Golden State WarriorsMar 30
W135-129vs Utah JazzMar 28
W142-135vs Dallas MavericksMar 26
W125-123at Phoenix SunsMar 25
W128-112vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 22
W121-115vs Toronto RaptorsMar 21
L118-125at Memphis GrizzliesMar 19
W124-96vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 18

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W3117.3 scored · 104.2 allowed per game4-1 away

W118-106vs New Orleans PelicansApr 3
W114-104at LA ClippersApr 1
W123-88vs Washington WizardsMar 29
L93-100vs Dallas MavericksMar 28
W130-99vs Milwaukee BucksMar 26
W134-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 24
L112-128at Denver NuggetsMar 22
W108-104at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 21
W127-119at Indiana PacersMar 18
W114-95at Brooklyn NetsMar 16

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	42-89	52-101
Field goal %	47	51
Three-pointers	25-52	12-38
Three-point %	48	32
Free throws	23-28	21-24
Free throw %	82	88
Rebounds	39	45
Offensive rebounds	11	17
Defensive rebounds	28	28
Assists	29	37
Steals	8	10
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	15	12
Team turnovers	3	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	16
Fast-break points	18	13
Points in the paint	32	66
Fouls	24	26
Largest lead	18	7
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	85	9

How the scoring went

4th Quarter103-89Jonas Valanciunas makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Cameron Johnson assists)
4th Quarter106-89Jrue Holiday makes 22-foot three point jumper (Matisse Thybulle assists)
4th Quarter106-92Jonas Valanciunas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter109-92Scoot Henderson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter109-94Jonas Valanciunas makes 10-foot jumper (Cameron Johnson assists)
4th Quarter110-94Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-97Jamal Murray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cameron Johnson assists)
4th Quarter113-97Jrue Holiday makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter113-99Jamal Murray makes 18-foot step back jumpshot (Jonas Valanciunas assists)
4th Quarter115-99Toumani Camara makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter115-101Jonas Valanciunas makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter115-103Nikola Jokic makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter115-105Nikola Jokic makes 2-foot dunk (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter118-105Jrue Holiday makes 23-foot three point jumper (Scoot Henderson assists)
4th Quarter118-107Christian Braun makes driving layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter118-109Aaron Gordon makes running layup (Christian Braun assists)
4th Quarter119-109Robert Williams III makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-111Nikola Jokic makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter119-113Jamal Murray makes 1-foot two point shot (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter119-116Cameron Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter120-116Robert Williams III makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-117Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-118Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-118Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-119Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-120Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter122-120Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-120Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter123-123Aaron Gordon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cameron Johnson assists)
4th Quarter123-125Aaron Gordon makes 20-foot jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter125-125Deni Avdija makes driving layup
OT125-128Aaron Gordon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
OT125-131Jamal Murray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron Gordon assists)
OT128-131Scoot Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)
OT128-132Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
OT128-133Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
OT128-135Jamal Murray makes 4-foot driving dunk (Nikola Jokic assists)
OT130-135Deni Avdija makes two point shot
OT130-137Nikola Jokic makes driving layup (Jamal Murray assists)
OT132-137Deni Avdija makes running layup