Key Takeaways:
- Jamal Murray recorded nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26 as Denver claimed a 107-103 victory over Brooklyn
- Michael Porter Jr., facing his former team in Denver, scored a season-best 38 points alongside 10 rebounds for the Nets, who have now lost seven consecutive games
- Denver snapped a three-game home losing run despite missing four starters, while Brooklyn played without Ziaire Williams due to a left calf contusion
Match Overview
The Denver Nuggets edged out the Brooklyn Nets 107-103 at Ball Arena on Thursday night, marking the end of Denver’s three-game home skid. Jamal Murray led the hosts with 27 points, demonstrating his composure by scoring nine crucial points during the final two minutes and twenty-six seconds.
The contest was notable for Michael Porter Jr.’s first return to Denver since his off-season move to Brooklyn. Porter, selected 14th overall by Denver in the 2018 NBA Draft and instrumental in last year’s NBA title win, delivered an impressive performance for the Nets with a season-high 38 points and 10 rebounds.
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 30, 2026
Player Performances and Key Statistics
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | Nuggets | 27 | 4 | 6 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | Nets | 38 | 10 | 3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | Nuggets | 25 | 8 | 3 |
| Peyton Watson | Nuggets | 19 | 2 | 3 |
Tim Hardaway Jr. netted 25 points for the Nuggets, including tying his season high with seven made three-pointers, while Peyton Watson contributed 19. The Nets’ current scoring leader, Porter, received a video tribute during the game’s first timeout, acknowledging the Denver crowd who responded with a standing ovation.
Game Progression and Injury Report
Both sides were hampered by injuries: the Nuggets missed four starters, and Brooklyn were without forward Ziaire Williams, who sustained a left calf contusion during a late-game altercation in Tuesday’s defeat at Phoenix. Despite trailing by 15 at halftime, the Nets erased the deficit in the third quarter and went into the final period down 79-76.
Denver rebuilt an eight-point advantage in the fourth, but Brooklyn fought back, levelling the game at 90 after Porter’s steal and finish. Nolan Traore then gave the Nets their first lead since the opening period. In response, Murray took over for Denver, nailing a turnaround jumper, converting a three-point play, and hitting two free throws in the closing stages.
A tense conclusion saw Watson foul Terance Mann on a last-gasp three-point attempt with 4.4 seconds remaining. Mann made all three from the stripe, but Jonas Valanciunas sealed the result for Denver with a pair of free throws at 2.6 seconds left.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Brooklyn Nets will visit Utah on Friday night
- Denver Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night
