DENVER — Utah remains winless against Denver this season after a late Nuggets run resulted in a fourth-straight Jazz loss at Ball Arena on Friday.
Kyle Filipowski, in his return from injury, led the team with 25 points and eight rebounds. Cody Williams backed him up with 24, and five other Jazz players scored in double figures.
The loss drops Utah to 21-53 on the season. They remain at 14th in the Western Conference and 26th in the NBA.
Pregame
Kyle Filipowski is AVAILABLE https://t.co/BoEgDF3mTz
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 27, 2026
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
The Jazz played Jokic well in their last meeting on March 2.
He took just 11 shots and had three turnovers.
Let’s see what happens tonight.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
Brice and Flip are BACK 🤩#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/xKZ0OUF6ex
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
First Quarter
Utah has a method for guarding Jokic, and they’re running with it.
Right there, Harkless was the on-ball defender at the elbow. Sensabaugh digs from the right wing, and they get the steal.
You can’t stop him, but you can definitely be annoying with pesky perimeter defenders.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
Colorado Cody has entered the chat 🦬 pic.twitter.com/Lp66qAucRE
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Cody Williams Dunk Streak Counter:
Four straight games with a dunk. https://t.co/CqfexfKeXf
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 28, 2026
smooth with the spin cycle 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/GrWcyI8nLZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Kyle Filipowski is taking it right to the defense early.
8 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first 5 minutes.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
After one, the @utahjazz trail the @nuggets 37-26.
Kyle Filipowski leads the Jazz with 8 points.#TakeNote
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
Second Quarter
I really think John Konchar is going to be a key part of Utah’s bench unit next season.
His willingness to do the little things and get his points in the flow of the offense really stands out.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
Oscar’s threading the needle and it’s time to get Jitty 🕺
Jitty has 𝟴𝗽𝘁𝘀 already in the second! pic.twitter.com/pNnKa6aBN4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Good quarter from John Konchar who has 10 points on 5-6 shooting.
The @utahjazz trail the @nuggets 46-41 with 6:33 left in the first half.#TakeNote
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
I know it may feel like there aren’t any basketball implications, and only results matter at this point in the season.
But it really is an important stretch for some Jazz players. A chance to show out in expanded roles they won’t have next year.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
when Kennedy wants something he’s gonna 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗧 😤 pic.twitter.com/cocrnFkJVi
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
If they are on the Jazz roster next year (who knows), John Konchar and Svi Mykhailiuk could be a headache for opposing teams just because they play so hard.
Solid depth pieces who demand attention with their constant movement.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 28, 2026
At the break, the @utahjazz and @nuggets are tied at 62.
This is the Nuggets’ full playoff roster. Kyle Filipowski has 16 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/jSzaCPSZXN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
all tied up at the half! pic.twitter.com/g3WHjHqRMC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Third Quarter
FILI𝗣𝗢𝗪SKI in the lane 💥
he’s up to 21 points! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/EjLJBmc7r4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
The @utahjazz have jumped out to a 77-71 lead over the @nuggets to open the third quarter.
Kyle Filipowski continues his strong play with 23 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/HgiR1VzNUA
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
The Nuggets know they need to win this game, yeah?
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 28, 2026
14-4 run and the Jazz now lead by 12…
Denver is sleepwalking out there.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
The @utahjazz lead the @nuggets 105-98 entering the fourth quarter.
Nikola Jokic has 6 turnovers, while the Jazz have scored 25 points off Denver giveaways. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/wJoTTXg0jT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
final frame on the way! pic.twitter.com/9uvFiKHt1e
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Fourth Quarter
it’s a Jitty 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 🥳🎉 pic.twitter.com/XNYUzWjql5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
I think Cody Williams just stepped on the foot of a cameraman and tweaked his ankle.
Looks like he’ll stay in the game. Right now he’s got 24 points and 7 assists.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
These games are obviously far from traditional regular-season contests.
BUT, I think it’s safe to say Cody Williams isn’t accidentally putting up some of these numbers.
He really is figuring out the different ways he can help a team.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 28, 2026
With 2:59 left, the @utahjazz lead the @nuggets 126-121.
Fair to see this would be one of the most unexpected outcomes of the NBA season if the Jazz escape with a win. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Z2mJf3GaWq
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 28, 2026
that’s TOUGH, rook ♠️ pic.twitter.com/vujuXvTiJC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
Late explosion from the Nuggets, and they now lead by six with 18 seconds left.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 28, 2026
Jamal Murray celebrates as it looks like the Nuggets might just survive the Elijah Harkless, Kennedy Chandler, Ace Bailey, John Konchar, and Bez MBeng-led Jazz.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 28, 2026
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