The Denver Nuggets showcased their offensive prowess in a commanding 146-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking their seventh consecutive victory. Nikola Jokic led the charge with an impressive 40 points, while Christian Braun contributed 26 points, highlighting the Nuggets' depth despite the absence of Michael Porter Jr. due to hamstring issues. Jamal Murray, with 17 points and eight assists, was pivotal until his ejection in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets dominated from the start, taking a 17-point lead in the first quarter and maintaining control through effective shooting, hitting 65.9 percent from the field.

On the other side, the Trail Blazers struggled without key players Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and Robert Williams III. They allowed the most points in a game since their previous streak where they had held opponents to 103.1 points on average. Despite career-high performances from Donovan Clingan and Dalano Banton, the Blazers couldn't find their rhythm and faced their second consecutive loss after a strong run of ten wins in eleven games.