Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers
WEST SEMIFINALS - GAME 3 • POR leads series 2-1
54-28, 20-21 Away
137
54-28, 20-21 Away
Final/4OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 17 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 137 |
| 23 | 25 | 33 | 21 | 38 | 140 |
53-29, 32-9 Home
140
53-29, 32-9 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (54-119)
Field Goal %
42% (52-124)
36% (15-42)
Three Point %
29% (12-42)
70% (14-20)
Free Throw %
86% (24-28)
21
Turnovers
14
76
Rebounds
71
6
Largest Lead
10
Game Information
Portland, OR
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Mike Callahan
Referee:Rodney Mott
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 54-119 | 52-124 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 42 |
| 3PT | 15-42 | 12-42 |
| Three Point % | 36 | 29 |
| FT | 14-20 | 24-28 |
| Free Throw % | 70 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 76 | 71 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 24 | 24 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 42 | 38 |
| Assists | 28 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 13 |
| Blocks | 8 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 21 | 14 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 29 | 17 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 19 |
| Points in Paint | 66 | 58 |
| Fouls | 27 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 10 |
DEN @ POR Videos
McCollum: I'm ready to go for Game 4
Lillard: Two teams were fighting for their season
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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