The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111. Nuggets stars Jokic and Murray didn't play. Portland started five rookies dropping their sixth straight. Denver won eight of their last nine, Porter led with 24 points.

Reath led Blazers with 24 points, Henderson had 22 points. Portland made a final run, but fell short. Nuggets biggest lead was 15, Portland made a comeback with 3-pointers in the third quarter.