Utah Jazz @ Denver Nuggets
WEST 1ST ROUND - GAME 5 • UTAH leads series 3-2
44-28, 21-16 Away
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44-28, 21-16 Away
46-27, 26-11 Home
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46-27, 26-11 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Referee:James Williams
Referee:Tony Brown
Referee:Scott Foster
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 52 | 15 | .776 | - | W7 |
| Denver | 41 | 26 | .612 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 26 | .606 | 11.5 | L3 |
| Portland | 31 | 35 | .470 | 20.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 20 | 46 | .303 | 31.5 | L1 |
NBA News
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2h
Celts' Brown calls out 'foul baiting,' says NBA rewards flopping
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